Summer Domestic Team Supervisor

Grade UE03: 24729 to 25804 per annum pro-rata if part-time (13.55 - 14.14 per hour) plus a 5% Premium band for flexible working

CSG / Accommodation Catering and Events / Property Team

Full time: 35 hours per weekworking on a 5 over 7 basis including weekends and varied shift patterns typically between 7am 6pm

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

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

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.

The Opportunity:

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

ThisSummer Domestic Team Supervisorrole will support the Team Leader in all aspects of planning organising and distributing linen during the summer letting period. The postholder will report directly to the Team Leader who oversees linen operations across multiple buildings. The successful candidate will supervise a team of eight Linen Assistants ensuring the effective distribution collection and counting of clean and used linen as well as managing all aspects of team performance.

You should possess excellent organisational skills and have previous experience in housekeeping or hospitality. A keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering excellent service are essential. Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of colleagues and customers are required. Experience in workload allocation to team members is essential. Supervisory skills are desirable.

This role 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.

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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 youPASSIONATEabout making a difference

Do you like toCOLLABORATEand achieve things as a team

IsINCLUSIONat the forefront of all you do

Do you thrive when givenOWNERSHIP

Are you inspired byINNOVATIONand 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.

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 12th May 2026.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews will be heldwithin 2 weeks after the closing date.