Summer Accommodation Assistant

Grade UE02: 24547 per annum pro-rata plus 5% Premium Band for flexible working

Accommodation Catering and Events / Property Team

Full-time: 35 hours per week 5 over 7 days including weekends between 09:00 22:00

Fixed-term: ranging from 18^th May 2026 to 13^th September 2026

Vacancies: 4

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

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Join theUniversity of Edinburgh andyoullbe making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger whereyoulldo meaningful work grow and progress be rewarded and recognised and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.

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.

The Opportunity:

The Property & Residential Services team are looking for Summer Accommodation Assistants who are enthusiastic about delivering excellent standards of customer service.

To support the property team to setup and operate a range of accommodation for summer students festival performers and guests ensuring that these areas are prepared for guest arrivals and maintained to the required standards of hygiene and cleanliness. To assist the Domestic Team Leader and Operations Manager by checking and ensuring work is completed by cleaning teams as required and to the high standard.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Excellent customer service.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skill.
• Excellent problem-solving skill.

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How to apply:

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

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

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 23^rd April 2026.

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Interviews will be held in 2 weeks after closing date.