Housekeeper/Scout (maternity cover)
Salary: Salary will be £13.65 an hour
Contract type:Fixed term – 12 months
Location: HM Housekeeping
Department: HM Housekeeping
Reports to: HM Head Housekeeper
Responsible for: N/A
Hours: Hours of work will be 6 hours per day, any 5 days out of 7.
Holiday:30 days, plus Bank Holidays, during a complete holiday year, the majority of which are taken during the Christmas and Easter periods. The College reserves the right to require staff to work on Bank Holidays during full term, receiving a day in lieu.
Probation period: 5 months
Notice period: 1 week on either side (during probation)/1 month on either side (after probation)
Housekeeper / Scout
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.
Purpose
Cleaning and associated tasks as directed.
Responsible to
The Head Housekeeper.
The Housekeepers are expected to let the Head Housekeeper know if they have any concerns about the welfare of any students resident in their area of responsibility.
Housekeepers are required to report any breaches of College rules to the Head Housekeeper or Team Leaders.
Housekeepers are to report any damage to College property and report any Maintenance issues to the Maintenance Manager.
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 member
• Good spoken English
Terms and conditions
Maternity cover - you will be employed by Balliol College for a twelve-month maternity cover position.
Salary
Your salary will be £13.65 an hour, paid monthly in arrears by bank transfer.
Benefits
Your paid holidays will be 30 days per year plus bank holidays.
You will be eligible to join the generous Oxford University Staff Pension Scheme.
Hours
Your hours of work will be 6 hours per day, any 5 days out of 7.
Employee Benefits
Staff meals: A free two-course lunch is available in the Hall, when the kitchens are open.
Pension Oxford University Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS) This is a contributory pension scheme, with contributions from both the employee and the College. Further details are available here.
Travel Interest-free ticket loans enabling the purchase of bus passes and annual rail season tickets to Oxford. Discounted travel is available on some services.
Cycle to work scheme offering discounted rates on bicycles and accessories.
Electric vehicle leasing scheme (salary sacrifice - eligibility criteria apply).
Healthcare Free flu jabs and eye tests. Free use of the College’s onsite gym and the University swimming pool. Preferential rates for other University sports facilities and the Nuffield Health gym on Woodstock Road.
University Club Free membership of the University Club, which offers food, drink and accommodation in an exclusive space for staff, postgraduates and alumni.
Learning and personal development In addition to training organised by the College, resources are available from the University.
Visitor access Free visitor access to the 45 colleges and halls of the University, the University’s Libraries, Botanic Gardens, Arboretum and Museums.
Employee discounts Available at local and national retailers and online services using exclusive discount codes for University staff and with a TOTUM (formerly NUS) card.
Balliol nursery A day-time nursery on Rawlinson Road, subject to availability. Subsidised rates are available for Balliol staff.
