Housekeeping Assistant; reference: SCC​/TP

• Salary: £14.88 per hour (comprising £12.89 per hour pay + £1.99 holiday entitlement)
• Category: Caretaking & Cleaning
• Contract type: Bank
• Working hours: '0' hours
• Posted on: 8 April 2026
• Location: Henley Fort Outdoor Centre, The Mount, Guildford GU2 4RH

This role has a starting salary of £14.88 per hour (comprising £12.89 per hour pay + £1.99 holiday entitlement).

We are delighted to be recruiting Bank Housekeeping Assistants to join our welcoming team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD).

This role is located at Henley Fort Outdoor Centre, The Mount, Guildford, Surrey. GU2 4RH
. Please note that Henley Fort is in a rural location, so applicants should consider transport arrangements before applying.

We have shifts available generally mid week, 10am
-2pm. (Flexibility depending on group needs).

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Optionto buy up to 10 days ofadditionalannual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity,adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across our yurt accommodation in our centre, ensuring our guests enjoy a safe, comfortable, and positive environment during their stay. Your work will directly contribute to the overall experience of the children, schools, and groups who visit us.

SOLD delivers high-quality outdoor learning programmes that inspire and develop young people. Our centres provide memorable residential experiences, and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment is important to the overall high-quality experience of our visitors. To find out more about what we do, please visit our website:
Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours :

• Attention to detail and high cleaning standards
• Ability to work independently
• A positive 'can do' attitude
• Punctual and reliable

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.