Job Title: Scouts (Cleaners) X 2

Hours / Weeks: Casual (maximum 12 weeks)

Salary: £ 13.16 per hour

About the College:

Worcester College is one of the 39 constituent Colleges of the University of Oxford and is home to a vibrant academic community of around 75 Fellows, a lively and varied student body of around 400 undergraduates and 200 graduates, and a dedicated expert team of 150 professional staff, all representing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The College strategy is to be a forward-looking college (https://www.worc.ox.ac.uk/news-events/news/introducing-our-five-year-college-strategy). Our values are excellence, inspiration, community, inclusivity and trustworthiness. The College is situated at the heart of Oxford in a beautiful environment that the whole community enjoys.

Job Responsibilities:

Cleaning a variety of College buildings, including student bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, Fellows’ rooms, and communal areas to the highest standards
Making up beds and preparing rooms for guest occupancy
Removing rubbish and recycling to designated collection areas
Reporting any maintenance issues, health and safety concerns, or breaches of College rules
Helping to ensure the security of College buildings by reporting any suspicious activity or hazards
Maintaining a safe working environment in line with College Health and Safety policies
Supporting colleagues and covering duties where needed
Key details:

Location: Worcester College, Walton Street, Oxford
Duration: casual contract with possibility to permanent
Hours: Casual hours – can vary – up to 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Rota basis (Monday–Sunday)
Person Specification Summary:

Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided. If you’re friendly, dependable, and enjoy working as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.

Application process:

To apply, please complete the application form below. Please also specify whether you’re interested in full-time or part-time hours.

Application form- Professional

Please complete the Equality monitoring form by clicking on the link below:

Closing date:

10th October 2025 (23:59)

Interview date:

As and when applications are received

If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks including Right to Work, proof of identity and two references (including your most recent employer)

Worcester College is equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Worcester College actively welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students. As a Disability Confident employer, all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability.

Please note If you do not hear from us within a week after the deadline, please note that we will not be taking your application further.

Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy prior to the end date if a suitable candidate is found.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Worcester College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We actively support and celebrate diversity amongst our staff and students. As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to making all reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, working arrangements and environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application or if you have a disability which you feel may affect your application.