Cleaning Assistant

Job Title

Cleaning Assistant

Department Estates and Facilities Directorate

Accommodation and Commercial Services

Grade

Grade 1

Salary range

£24,479 (pro-rata)

Working arrangements

Part-time (see below for shift details)

Permanent

Onsite working only

For available shifts, please see below

Closing date

Sunday 15th November 2026

Interview date

Thursday 26th November 2026 (between 8am-12pm)

Available Shifts

• 1x 7 hours per week - 2 out of 5 days, 52 weeks- indicative working pattern

6am-9.30am (Saturday & Sunday)

• 1x 6 hours per week - 2 out of 5 days, 52 weeks - indicative working pattern

7am-10am (Saturday & Sunday)

• 6 x 15 hours per week - 5 out of 5 days, 52 weeks - indicative working pattern

6am-9am (Monday - Friday)

• 1x 15 hours per week - 5 out of 5 days, 35 weeks - indicative working pattern

6am-9am (Monday - Friday)

• 1x 15 hours per week - 5 out of 5 days, - indicative working pattern

6am-9am (Monday - Friday) (fixed term Maternity cover until 11

th August 2027)

The Role and Department

As Cleaning Assistant, you will deliver a range of cleaning and housekeeping services across University premises, including the cleaning and servicing of facilities, offices and common areas, used by students, staff and commercial customers.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides a number of essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.