Cleaner (One Hope Place

LIPA is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative industries.

We are looking for part time cleaners to join our morning cleaning team, who support our teaching and performance activities. You will need to successfully undertake all training required to deliver the cleaning role, you will be required to work within a team and under your own initiative.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic and be physically fit due to the demands of the job. You will need to be reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude. This role would suit someone who is seeking flexibility as this is a term time position.

Training can be provided where necessary for applicants with limited experience.

• 1. To clean the allocated area, in accordance with the work schedules provided.
• 2. To ensure that the work is carried out safely, complying with all instructions given, and in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations and COSHH.
• 3. To ensure personal safety, safety of other colleagues and all other LIPA users, whilst carrying out duties. This includes the wearing of appropriate protective clothing and footwear, and the correct use of signs.
• 4. To ensure the safe keeping of keys where necessary, and the belongings of those people in whose areas you clean.
• 5. To ensure that instructions on chemicals in use are followed exactly.
• 6. To ensure that all equipment is used in the correct manner for the appropriate task and is stored safely and cleaned regularly.
• 7. To report any maintenance or Health and Safety problems to the Head of Estates.
• 8. To cultivate and maintain good working relationships with both fellow workers and other users of LIPA.

• 1. Must be hardworking, reliable, and committed.
• 2. Must be able to obtain a Standard DBS clearance satisfactory to LIPA.
• 3. Ability to meet LIPA standards in cleaning and attendance.
• 4. Ability to work un-supervised.
• 5. Some flexibility in working times for additional hours.
• 6. Must be able to work as part of a team.
• 7. Must be consistently punctual and reliable

In return we offer a generous pension, closure days over Christmas and bank holidays, plus complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions.

This is a permanent post to start September 2026.

Closing date for applications:
Friday 14th August 12pm

As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

As part of our Strategic Plan for  we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.

Appointments will always be made on merit.

LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565.