Housekeeping Scout

Salary: £13.65 per hour  Contract Type: PermanentHours: 30 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7Department: HousekeepingProbation period: 4 monthsNotice period: 1 month

Balliol College
Situated in an historic site in central Oxford, Balliol has been a hub of learning and community since its foundation in 1263. As one of the larger colleges within the University of Oxford, it is home to roughly 860 students, with undergraduates making up just under half of the student body. The College also employs over 80 Fellows, 50 lecturers, and about 180 support staff, with Professor Seamus Perry as its current Master. While academic excellence is at the core of Balliol’s mission, visitors are often struck by the College’s informal and welcoming atmosphere. Beyond its walls, Balliol has an active and engaged global community of over 10,000 alumni and donors.

Further information about the College is available at www.balliol.ox.ac.uk.

Housekeeping
Our team of Housekeeping Scouts are responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the College, providing cleaning and associated tasks as directed. They are observant, thorough, have good time management, and are able to multitask.

Responsible to the Head Housekeeper.

Job description

• Daily cleaning of offices, teaching rooms and communal areas and facilities as directed
• Daily disposal of waste and recycling
• Cleaning each student study bedrooms once per week
• Reporting damage, breakages or any other related problems to the Head Housekeeper or Team Leaders
• Deep-cleaning of all areas at the end of term in preparation for conference guests
• Ensuring that equipment and materials are used responsibly and in compliance with College risk assessments and COSHH regulations
• Daily servicing of rooms during conference periods, including bedroom set up
• Any other duties as directed by the Head Housekeeper or Team Leader

The Housekeepers are expected to let the Head Housekeeper know if they have any concerns about the welfare of any students resident in their area of responsibility.

Housekeepers are required to report any breaches of College rules to the Head Housekeeper or Team Leaders.

Housekeepers are to report any damage to College property and report any Maintenance issues to the Maintenance Manager.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the College's organisation and the overall objectives of Balliol College.

Key relationships 
Other Scouts, Team Leaders, Head Housekeeper, Maintenance Team members, Students, Conference guests.

Skills and Experience

• Physically fit
• Experience in a scouting role or similar
• Ability to multitask and work well as part of a large team
• Good spoken English

Employee Benefits

HolidayA paid leave entitlement of 30 working days (in addition to Bank Holidays) during a complete holiday year, five of which are taken around Christmas and New Year.

PensionOxford University Staff pension Scheme (OSPS). This is a contributory pension scheme, with contributions from both the employee and the College.

TravelBenefits include interest-free loans enabling the purchase of bus passes, rail season tickets to Oxford, and discounted bicycles and accessories.

HealthcareBenefits include free flu jabs, free use of the College’s onsite gym and the University swimming pool, and preferential rates for other University sports facilities.

University ClubStaff are eligible for free membership of the University Club, which offers food, drink and accommodation in an exclusive space for staff, postgraduates and alumni.

Learning and personal developmentResources are available from the University in addition to training organised by the College.

Visitor accessStaff benefit from free visitor access to the 45 colleges and halls of the University and the University’s Libraries, Botanic Gardens, Arboretum and Museums.

Employee discountsAvailable at local and national retailers and online services using exclusive discount codes for University staff and with a TOTUM (formerly NUS) card.

Application Procedure 

Written applicationsApplications should be made online at

Right to WorkShortlisted candidates will be expected to supply original documentation proving that they have the right to work in the United Kingdom (UK).  

Equal OpportunitiesBalliol College is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants are asked to complete a separate confidential Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to help us fulfil our duties in this regard. Applicants are encouraged to ask if they require reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process.  

Data Protection
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