Housekeeping Assistant

We are recruiting for Fixed Term Housekeeping Assistants for the period of 2nd November 2026 - 31st January 2027. The contract will offer a minimum of 10 hours per week with the possibility of additonal hours based on availability. The shifts will cover early mornings, evenings, weekends across Monday to Sunday. Shifts will also include the seasonal bank holidays.

Housekeeping Assistant Role

The Housekeeping Assistant role will work as part of a team to maintain the required high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across our 3 buildings in all front and back of house areas.

Main Purpose of the Role

• To ensure all public areas are clean, hygienic and presentable at all times
• Support the Duty Management team at show times in cleaning role to ensure an visitor experience
• To ensure of back of house areas are clean, hygienic and presentable at all times; ready to receive visiting cast and companies

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out cleaning duties as required  (see below for more details)
• Use stepladders when necessary and with due regard to the Health & Safety of themselves or others.
• Use approved cleaning materials in accordance with manufacturers printed instructions and COSHH Regulations.
• To be responsible for the care of all cleaning equipment and materials assigned to them.
• To carry out cleaning duties in relation to mopping up spills, bodily fluids and other such substances.
• Report to the Supervisor any defects seen, likely to affect security i.e. broken windows, window catches.
• To be aware of their responsibilities for the Health & Safety of themselves and others.
• Wear protective clothing provided
• Cleaning duties will include, but not be confined to, the following tasks:
  • Sweep / vacuum / buff all public areas and offices.
  • Collect and dispose of waste.
  • Sweep or mop sealed floors.
  • Dust all furniture, ledges, shelves, polishing where required.
  • Wash marks from walls.
  • Clean interior glassware.
  • Clean toilets and washrooms.
  • Attend to the laundering of towels.
• Liaising with the Supervisor regarding building maintenance and repair issues, including damage or failure of fixtures, fittings or appliances/machinery used on cleansing work.
• Participating in appropriate team meetings and training courses as required by the Cleaning Operations Manager e.g. COSHH, Manual Handling, Step Ladder use.
• Following the current cleaning schedule / plan and recommending changes required to improve it.
• Completing appropriate ad hoc duties as required

Please see the attached for the full role description and person specification.

Closing Date: Sunday 16th October 2026 (23:59)
Interviews are schedueled to take place Monday 19th October 2026.