Housekeeping Assistant

Contract Hours: 25 hours

Permanent, part-time

We are seeking to recruit a Housekeeping Assistant to work Monday to Friday 7am-12pm 

The post holder will play a key role in contributing towards both the student and staff experience, provide housekeeping support across all University buildings and residences as operationally required, including cleaning, waste management and event support. To ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible collection, transportation, disposal of general waste and recyclable materials across the Campus. The role involves regular manual handling, pushing and pulling wheelie bins, frequent walking across campus and working outdoors in all weather conditions maintaining waste storage areas, cleanliness standards, and operating company vehicle in accordance with health and safety procedures.

Applicants should have a good general level of education including literacy and numeracy, previous cleaning and recycling experience, and an understanding of COSSH regulations. The ability to work well as part of a team and independently is also essential.  

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Patricia Powell, Head of Housekeeping on 07943183704, to discuss the role further.  

An application form and further details about this role are available from clicking the 'Apply' button above. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.

Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated

Closing date for applications: 27 August 2026

Interviews will take place on 30 September 2026

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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