Cleaning Assistant (00345-1125)

About The RoleFor informal enquiries, please contact Campus Cleaning Services Admin at CampusCleaningAdmin@warwick.ac.ukCampus Cleaning Services provides cleaning across 7,076 campus bedrooms, 479 hotel rooms and 65 University buildings.    We are looking for a Cleaning Assistant to join the Campus Cleaning Services team within the Estates Department.   The role will consist of working within our non-residential team. Duties will include cleaning offices, teaching rooms, the Arts Centre, the Library and other areas.The usual shift pattern is 6am-10am, 5 days per week, 20hrs.This is 5 days over 7 vacancy to include weekends.Flexible WorkingWe will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.About YouYou will need to be a good team player, who works well with others and is keen to provide excellent customer service for our students, staff, and visitors to the University.   For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.About The DepartmentFor further information about Campus & Cleaning Services, please visit our website.About The UniversityWe are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/. World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025 Research Excellence Framework 2021How to ApplyCLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.Your CV Should IncludeYour education and employment history (including your most recent employment). Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).Your Cover Letter Should ExplainYour motivations for applying to the role. Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.Interview Date: To be confirmedStart Date: January 2026Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.What we OfferWe Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, IncludingAn attractive pension scheme.26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.Generous parental/adoption leave policy.Onsite childcare facilities.Excellent learning and development opportunities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.Our Commitment to InclusionEquality, Diversity, & InclusionWarwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.Safeguarding & DBSThe University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.Rehabilitation of Ex-OffendersThe University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.Job Description JD Cleaning Assistant (00345).pdf – 208KB Opens in a new window Right to Work in the UKWe wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.