Information for the role of Cleaning Supervisor (Part-time)
Salary from £15,482.16 to £19,352.71 per annum for 20 to 25 hours per week
Full time hours may be considered for the right candidate
An excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation in a varied and fulfilling role in a friendly team. Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Supervising the Domestic Assistants to ensure the delivery of a timely and efficient Housekeeping Service
- Liaising with student residents to encourage responsible use and care of residential facilities
- Management of attendance, performance and conduct
- Assisting the Head Housekeeper and Head of Housekeeping with their responsibilities
- Liaising with other departments, including Maintenance and Accommodation, as required
This is a hands-on position, so you must be comfortable getting involved in cleaning tasks when required. This is not an office-based role, and only 10% of the weekly working time will be spent on administrative duties.
To be considered for this interesting role, you will need to have:
- Substantial cleaning experience
- Strong initiative, a proactive approach, and the ability to lead by example
- Excellent communication skills
- Good understanding of relevant Health & Safety provisions
- Proficiency in the use of emails and databases
- A good command of the English language.
The ideal candidate will be a team player, with a flexible approach to tasks and able to work without direct supervision.
About Downing College
Founded in 1800, Downing College in the University of Cambridge has a unique and magnificent setting among twenty acres of lawns and trees, yet is located in the centre of Cambridge. The open landscape has a superb collection of neo-classical buildings from the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Those living and working in Downing enjoy a beautiful environment unique in Cambridge in its spaciousness.
The College is composed of approximately 57 Fellows and 210 non-academic staff and its aim is to help all students to develop their academic ability and personal potential during their time here. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and informal community for Fellows, staff and students alike. Set within this expansive and beautiful landscape, Downing also has a thriving conference business and provides customers with a choice of superior conference, meeting and theatre facilities.
Details of the role
The post of Cleaning Supervisor is a permanent, part-time role; however, full-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.
The hours of work available are either 20 or 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday (although some weekend working will be required - for which notice will be given), with a daily unpaid 30-minute lunch break. There is potential for a degree of flexibility on start/finish times.
The annual salary is £15,482.16 to £19,352.71 per annum for 20 to 25 hours per week (Step 33 on the College Salary Scale).
In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package. Please see the attached document above for further details. (Please note that those benefits which are non-contractual may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion).
Application Process
To apply for this position click “Apply Now” to complete the application form. You are able to upload a copy of your CV in support of your application.
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 24th July 2026. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.
We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format, please contact HR (
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For further information or in event of queries, please contact the HR Office:
Email:
[email protected]
Tel: 01223 334820
Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ
