Salary: Band 2 - starting salary £14,133 (FTE £24,900) with annual, incremental progression up to £14,444 (FTE £25,448)
Hours: 21 hours / 6 days per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until July 2027
Closing date: Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Arts University Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Housekeeping Assistant Supervisor to its Estates and Facilities team.
About You:
You will have previous experience in commercial cleaning, ideally within an educational, healthcare, hospitality or similar busy environment, with the confidence to step into a supervisory role when needed.
You will be someone who takes pride in high standards, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to maintaining clean, safe and welcoming spaces.
You will be comfortable leading and supporting a team, allocating tasks, prioritising workloads and responding flexibly to changing business needs such as sickness cover or room usage changes.
You will have a good understanding of health and safety requirements within cleaning services, including safe working practices and COSHH regulations.
You will be a reliable and motivated team player with strong communication skills, able to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues and building users.
About The Role:
You will help supervise and coordinate the day-to-day work of the Cleaning Team, supporting the Housekeeping Team Leader and deputising in their absence, including Saturday supervision responsibilities.
You will ensure University buildings are cleaned to a consistently high standard, carrying out quality checks and supporting the smooth running of cleaning operations across campus.
You will assist with allocating duties, managing cleaning rotas and helping to organise cover for holidays, sickness and other absences to ensure services continue effectively.
You will play an important role in maintaining a safe and secure environment, including opening buildings, managing access arrangements, following health and safety procedures and reporting maintenance or security concerns.
Alongside supervisory duties, you will also carry out hands-on cleaning tasks including washroom cleaning, floor care, waste disposal and restocking consumables as part of a flexible and supportive team approach.
In return youll receive:
Holiday: 105 (FTE 185) hours annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and discretionary efficiency closure days
Pension: Enrolment onto a generous Local Government scheme subject to scheme eligibility with Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
Enhanced family leave: including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay and paid careers leave
Wellbeing resources:
Access to the UKs Leading Employee Assistance Programme including
Dedicated Quiet Spaces for reflection, prayer, or quiet contemplation
Flexible Working
Discounts: Additional benefits such as
For more information, including essential criteria please access the Housekeeper/Supervisors role profile or use this link: https://shorturl.at/wLoyl. To find out more about our award-winning independent arts university, what makes us special and why Plymouth provides a spectacular backdrop for our creative community, check out our working here pages www.aup.ac.uk/working-here.
Interviews are expected to take place on the22 June 2026.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs in place of a completed application.
We encourage early applications, as the advert may close prior to the listed closing date due to high levels of interest. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please feel free to contact -
Marie David, Housekeeping supervisor on [email protected].
Safeguarding and Compliance
Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and you will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of the onboarding process.
Right to Work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Proof of Right to Work will be required before an offer of employment is made.
Inclusivity
We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities, including applications from service people and their families as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Redeployees
In the event that the University has employees eligible for redeployment at the time of shortlisting, for example due to the end of a fixed term contract, these candidates may be entitled to a priority interview.
