Casual Summer Scouts

Balliol College seek to employ temporary Scouts to join our friendly and busy housekeeping team. This role is to cover the busy summer conference period.

The successful candidates will carry out a variety of cleaning tasks around the College.  Our team of Housekeeping Scouts are responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the College - they are observant, thorough, have good time management, and are able to multitask.

Working 25 hours per week, any five days out of seven, during the summer vacation.

Working mainly mornings, Monday to Friday, with some weekend work expected.

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but training will be provided.

Posts are available from mid-June to early October 2025, though some flexibility is possible for the right candidates.

Rate of pay : £12.80 per hour

Purpose: Cleaning and associated tasks as directed.

Responsible to: The Head Housekeeper.

Job description

• Daily cleaning of offices, teaching rooms and communal areas as directed
• Daily disposal of waste and recycling
• Daily cleaning of communal areas and facilities
• Cleaning student study bedrooms
• Deep-cleaning of all areas at the end of term in preparation for conference guests
• Daily servicing of rooms during conference periods, including bedroom set up
• Ensuring that equipment and materials are used responsibly and in compliance with College risk assessments and COSHH regulations

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.

Person specification

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Informal enquiries:  Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation about the role should in the first instance contact keeley.mortimer@balliol.ox.ac.uk 

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

Equal Opportunities: Balliol 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. 

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