Housekeeping Team Member
Scout
Teddy Hall’s Housekeeping team are responsible for maintaining extremely high standards of hygiene. Each member of the team takes charge of their own individual areas and are given the autonomy to take ownership of these to ensure they reach the standards required.
Our Scouts are an essential part of our College support team and assist the Housekeeping Managers to ensure a clean and safe environment for our students, staff and visitors. There is always lots to do but if you enjoy a busy environment then this role is for you. The successful candidate will become part of an exceptionally skilled team.
We would be keen to hear from people who take a pride in their work and are able to deliver a high-quality cleaning service. You must be capable of working on your own and as part of a team. Although the majority of our staff work from Monday to Friday, there are times when weekend working is required.
Experience of cleaning is essential although not necessarily in an official housekeeping role as full training will be given. Your individuality is important and the successful candidate will be upbeat, confident, friendly and be able to thrive in a busy and bustling environment. You will be able to communicate, engage and connect with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and cultures and have the ability to understand instructions.
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement plus additional Christmas/New Year days off.
- Subsidised bus pass, rail and cycle schemes.
- Free three-course lunch; staff room with tea/coffee, fridge, and microwave.
- Access to employee assistance programme, free annual flu vaccination.
- Discounts in University shops, access to libraries, Botanical Gardens, gym/pool, and more.
The post is eligible for membership of the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS) which provides income when you retire plus sickness and life assurance benefits. Further details can be found at https://finance.admin.ox.ac.uk/pensions.
We are a very sociable team and arrange various staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, a Christmas event and more.
A uniform will be provided.
Application Process
Interested applicants should forward an Application Form preferably by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk by 09:00 GMT on Thursday, 16 April 2026. Postal Applications should be sent to the HR Manager, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR.
Interviews are expected to be held in Oxford from Tuesday, 21 April to Friday, 24 April 2026.
Informal enquiries about the post should be directed to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk.
Equality of Opportunity
The Equal Opportunities policy of the College requires that all staff are offered equal opportunities within employment. Entry into employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria related to the post. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Recruitment Monitoring
Please consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form. Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but we would be grateful if you are willing to return it with your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. A paper copy can be obtained here.
Key Information
- Deadline:16 Apr 2026 09:00am
- Posted:2 Apr 2026