Cleaning Assistant

Job Title :
Cleaning Assistant

Department Estates and Facilities Directorate

Accommodation and Commercial Services

Grade: Grade 1

Salary range: 24,479 (pro-rata)

Working arrangements: Part-time (see below for shift details)

Permanent

Onsite working only

For available shifts, please see below

Closing date: Sunday 6th September 2026

Interview date: between 8am-12pm on Friday 18th September

Available Shifts:

Permanent:

• 3 x 15 hours - 5 days out of 7, 52 weeks, indicative working pattern 6am-9am, Monday to Friday
• 1x 8 hours - 2 out of 7, 30 weeks, indicative working pattern 1pm-5pm
  - Saturday and Sunday

Fixed Term

• 1x 15 hours - 5 days out of 7, 52 weeks, indicative working pattern 6am-9am, Monday to Friday
  - Fixed Term maternity leave until 11th August 2027

The Role and Department

As Cleaning Assistant, you will deliver a range of cleaning and housekeeping services across University premises, including the cleaning and servicing of facilities, offices and common areas, used by students, staff and commercial customers.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides a number of essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.