summer opportunity

Worcester College is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Casual Scouts to support our Domestic Team during the summer months, from mid-June to the end of September.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, including weekend shifts (Monday to Sunday).

As a Scout, you will play an important part in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and guests. We are looking for individuals with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, who take pride in high standards of cleanliness and service.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Cleaning a variety of College buildings, including student bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, Fellows’ rooms, and communal areas to the highest standards.
  • Making up beds and preparing rooms for guest occupancy.
  • Removing rubbish and recycling to designated collection areas.
  • Reporting any maintenance issues, health and safety concerns, or breaches of College rules.
  • Helping to ensure the security of College buildings by reporting any suspicious activity or hazards.
  • Maintaining a safe working environment in line with College Health and Safety policies.
  • Supporting colleagues and covering duties where needed.

 

Key details:

Duration: Mid-June to end of September
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift pattern: Rota basis (Monday–Sunday)
Pay: Oxford Living Wage

Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided. If you’re friendly, dependable, and enjoy working as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to recruitment@worc.ox.ac.uk and complete our Equality Monitoring Questionnaire. We look forward to welcoming you to Worcester College this summer!

Equality Monitoring Questionnaire

Job Description

Scout - Job Description & Person Specification

Equal Opportunities

Worcester College is equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Worcester actively welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students and all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability.

Please let us know if you believe there are any reasonable adjustments we should be making to assist you with your application. If you feel that you have a disability which may affect your application, please let us know.

Please also let us know of any reasonable adjustments that we would need to make for you to attend an interview.

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