Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Immediate Start
- November 2026

We are currently recruiting for experienced Seasonal Cleaners to join our Cleaning team on a fixed‑term contract for the 2026 season. Reporting to our Cleaning Manager you will be responsible for maintaining our theatre, surrounding public areas, dressing rooms and office departments to a high standard of cleanliness. Previous cleaning experience is preferred, but it is more important that you have an enthusiastic approach to the work, a good eye for detail and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

• Carry out cleaning duties in the above areas as laid down in the daily/weekly routines
• Collection and disposal of recycled waste, removal of rubbish and unwanted items
• Outside areas including the recycle centre
• Preparing and cleaning tables and benches
• Cleaning of Marquee, including tables and chairs
• Front of house, Auditorium and seating
• All areas including toilets, kitchens and dressing rooms

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• An eye for detail and experience of maintaining high cleaning standards
• A skilled cleaner who is able to work unsupervised
• To be able to complete all cleaning duties such as cleaning high and low areas, manoeuvring cleaning equipment, disposing of waste etc.

• Experience of cleaning in a public building or a commercial environment
• Experience in using industrial cleaning equipment and products
• Own transport

We Have Various Shift Patterns Available

• 30 Hours per week, 6:00-12:00
• 20 Hours per week, 10:00-14:00

Your days of work will be variable as per the rota, worked over 5 days between Monday
- Sunday.

The rate of pay is £12.71 per hour. Saturdays are paid at time-and-a-half and Sundays are paid at double time.

In addition, we offer 6.8 weeks’ holiday per annum, pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays.

We can offer a beautiful working environment, and the chance to see world‑class opera. For those without their own transport we have a free minibus service to and from Lewes railway station.

• Free Pilates and Zumba classes, once a week
• Corporate Gym memberships
• An onsite Physiotherapist
• Subsidised electric car charging
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Subsidised dining at our onsite restaurants
• Free tea and coffee
• Discount at the Glyndebourne shop
• Free on-site parking
• Discount at various high street retailers through the Glyndebourne benefits hub

Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.

Please note that candidates must be able to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK. If you are a disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants and appreciate you informing us in your covering letter. For any queries contact the HR team at

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