Housekeeper

Locations: East Oxford (Iffley Road and Dawson Street) and Norham Gardens, North Oxford.

We are seeking two Housekeepers to support the delivery of high-quality cleaning and housekeeping services across our student accommodations in North and East Oxford in addition to commercial guest facilities. Reporting to the Accommodation Manager, you will supervise a small team, maintain excellent standards across bedrooms and communal areas, manage stock and records, and ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of housekeeping services.

The East Oxford role covers Tamesis House, the William R. Miller Building and six houses in Circus Street, managing a team of five. The Norham Gardens role oversees multiple residential buildings and a team of six Scouts. Both locations support conference and commercial guest activity during vacation periods.

You will have experience in cleaning operations, supervising staff, and working in a customer-focused environment.

Please indicate which location you are applying for or state both locations if no preference.

These are full-time posts (40 hours per week).

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement plus additional Christmas/New Year days off.
• Subsidised bus pass, rail and cycle schemes.
• Free lunch is provided; 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.
• Eligible for Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS) providing retirement, sickness, and life assurance benefits.

We are a sociable community and run staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, and a Christmas event.

View East Oxford Further Details Here

View Norham Gardens, North Oxford Here

Application Process

Please send:

1. CV
2. Covering letter addressing the selection criteria and stating which location you prefer
3. Cover Sheet

Send by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk or by post to HR, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR by 09:00, Monday, 9 March 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held on Friday, 13 March 2026 in Oxford. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries about the post should be directed by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk. Please note, we are unable to sponsor a visa for these posts.

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. Applications are particularly welcomed from women and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in these roles.

Recruitment Monitoring

Please also 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.

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