Housekeeping Assistant - Summer Casual
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for casual Housekeeping Assistants to join Murray Edwards College for our busy summer period starting from 19 June. As this role is required for summer only, this is an ideal role for a student on their summer break.
Murray Edwards College is one of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Our iconic modern buildings are set within beautiful, award-winning gardens, and contain the largest collection of modern and contemporary art by women in Europe. We have a variety of events spaces, from intimate dining rooms, to lecture theatres, and the spectacular Dome Dining Hall.
Your role
During the summer holiday, we offer a hotel-style standard of accommodation to summer schools and conference guests. Our Housekeeping team take care of ensuring that high standards of order and cleanliness are maintained throughout the College buildings, and you will be responsible for:
- Daily servicing of guest bedrooms, including the cleaning and re-making of beds
- Cleaning of communal bathrooms, kitchens, corridors and stairs
- You may be required to carry out other duties that may be reasonably required within the remit of this role.
About you
Our successful candidate will have:
- A good level of spoken English
- Good attention to detail, taking pride in their work.
- A positive, friendly attitude.
- Experience is not necessary; you will receive full training on the job.
What we offer you in return
- A friendly, welcoming team!
- on-site parking
- lunch, provided every day that the kitchens are open.
Flexibility and hours
- This is a casual contract, meaning you are employed on a zero hour basis, shifts will be arranged with the Head of Department
Murray Edwards College is an equal opportunities employer and abides by the privacy rules as set out in the Data Protection Act 1998 and subsequent General Data Protection Regulation. You can view our Privacy Statement for Job Applicants on our website: https://www.murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk/about/policies-and-procedures/college-policies-and-procedures/data-protection-job-applicants
Job Types: Temporary contract, Zero hours contract
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Housekeeping Assistant - Summer Casual roles across Murray Edwards College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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