Summer Domestic AssistantCleaner

Grade UE02: 24547 per annum pro-rata as part-time 13.45 per hour plus a 5% Premium Band for flexible working

Accommodation Catering and Events / Property Team

Both Full & Part-time positions available: 20 25 30 or 35 hours per week working on a 5 over 7 basis including weekends and varied shift patterns typically between 8am 6pm

Fixed-term contracts: ranging from 25th May 2026 to 13th September 2026

Vacancies available: up to 80

Similar job titles used by other employers include Housekeeper Cleaner and Cleaning Operative.

The Opportunity:

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.

The Universityisntjust any Edinburgh you are in one of the worlds most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors while working in aUniversitythat has made significant contributions to society medicinephysicsand teaching for over four centuries.

From student accommodation to cafés restaurants and hotels we are a 24/7 organisation that embraces the traditional and the modern in equal measure. From historical buildings to state of the art technical and research hubs our mission is to enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities and our values drive everything we do.

This is a fantastic opportunityto join our busy Housekeeping Team. We are looking for positive enthusiastic and dedicated people with a strong customer focus to help maintain high cleaning & housekeeping standards across our accommodation.

As a Summer Domestic Assistant/Cleaneryou will be responsible for servicing & ensuring our bedrooms and communal areas are cleaned set up and serviced to hotel standards. You will also assist in the distribution & counting of linen as well as setting up and maintaining supplies required to service rooms.

While previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is preferred it is not essential. We welcome candidates who are eager to learn quickly in a fast-paced should be capable of delivering exceptional housekeeping and customer service to maintain our high standards of cleanliness and ensure our guests have a comfortable stay.

Excellent time management and organisational skills are essential along with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse range of colleagues and customers.

These roles require weekend working on a rota basis for the duration of your contract. At all times flexibility is essential as working patterns & locations may change in line with business needs.

You must be able to commit to the entire fixed-term period of employment.

At ACE our mission is to enrich student learning and growth as well and impact our local communities. Our values drive everything we do therefore ask yourself:

Are you PASSIONATE about making a difference

Do you like to COLLABORATE and achieve things as a team

Is INCLUSION at the forefront of all you do

Do you thrive when given OWNERSHIP

Are you inspired by INNOVATION and excited to bring new ideas to life

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Good salary/pay rates.
• Variety every day.
• Working within one of the worlds leading universities.

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How to apply:

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits including generous annual leave entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme a wide range of staff discounts family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 30^th April 2026.

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Interviews will be held ongoing from 2 weeks after posting date.