Housekeeping Assistant
£13.30 per hour working 32.5 hours per week.
The position is Monday to Friday, from 6am to 1pm (6.5hours per day, plus 30 minutes unpaid break).
Darwin is a welcoming community of postgraduate students and academics. Our beautiful riverside location provides a home in central Cambridge for students from over 80 different countries, studying for the full range of postgraduate degrees.
Founded in 1964, we were the first exclusively postgraduate College in Cambridge, and the first to admit both women and men. For over 60 years Darwin has offered an egalitarian, inclusive space within which research can flourish. Our members and alumni are at the forefront of innovative responses to global challenges, from the climate crisis to emerging viruses.
Responsible for keeping the College buildings and student residences cleaned to the highest standard in a safe organised environment.
Responsible for designated areas, such as student rooms, guest rooms and communal areas.
You will need to previous cleaning experience and demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and work safely.
You will need to be able to lift and fully utilise cleaning equipment, as well as to use computers to a basic level.
You will need to able to communicate via email and WhatsApp in written English and have a level of English that ensures you fully understand manuals, instructions and cleaning product safety information.
The role requires you to work at the Darwin College site in the centre of Cambridge. You will also be required to work one weekend per month.
The full job description outlines the requirements of the post.
Benefits
- Free meals during working hours and college kitchen opening hours.
- 33 days’ annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata for part time workers). After 5 years’ service your annual holiday entitlement will be increased by one day.
- Non-contractual annual bonus.
- Uniform is provided.
- Defined contribution Pension scheme.
- Free access to the College gym.
- Training and Professional Development.
- Access to the Cambridge University Library.
To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter to [email protected]
Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2026