Domestic Assistants
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Position Overview & Specifications
Domestic Assistants
The University of Aberdeen is looking to appoint Domestic Assistants to assist in the cleaning of rooms, flats and communal areas within Hillhead Student Village.
School/Section Estates & Facilities Division Residences Staff Category Manual Position Type Part Time Duration of Post Substantive Grade Grade 1 Salary From £21,068 Salary Per annum pro rata Location Aberdeen Closing Date 06/04/2023 Ref No EST342M Documents- Further Particulars.pdf
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The role will form part of the Estates & Facilities section within student accommodation. Approximately 2500 students are currently housed in University accommodation.
Full details of the key duties and responsibilities are listed in the further particulars.
The hours of work are 9am-1pm (5 days from 7).
The Domestic Assistant is responsible for providing a high quality of work and high levels of customer service across the relevant sectors of the accommodation department.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are committed to providing a high standard of service who enjoy working independently as well as part of a team. Applicants must be flexible to work additional hours where required.
Salary will be paid on Grade 1 salary scale, £21,068 per annum (pro rata).
Informal email enquiries can be sent to Kirstin Annand, Operations Manager (k.l.annand@abdn.ac.uk)
This post does not meet the minimum requirements as issued by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to qualify for an employer-sponsored visa. We are therefore unable to consider applications from candidates for this post who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Job Reference Number: EST342M
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 6 April 2023.
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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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.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Domestic Assistants roles across University of Aberdeen's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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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 £21,068 - £21,068 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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