Cleaning Assistant – Durham
Job Title: Cleaning Assistant
Department Estates and Facilities Directorate
Accommodation and Commercial Services
Grade: Grade 1
Salary range: 24,479 (pro-rata)
Working arrangements: Part-time (see below for shift details)
Permanent
Onsite working only
For available shifts, please see below
Closing date: Sunday 15th November 2026
Interview date: Thursday 26th November 2026 (between 8am-12pm)
Available Shifts:
- 1x 7 hours per week – 2 out of 5 days, 52 weeks- indicative working pattern 6am-9.30am (Saturday & Sunday)
- 1x 6 hours per week – 2 out of 5 days, 52 weeks – indicative working pattern 7am-10am (Saturday & Sunday)
- 6 x 15 hours per week – 5 out of 5 days, 52 weeks – indicative working pattern 6am-9am (Monday – Friday)
- 1x 15 hours per week – 5 out of 5 days, 35 weeks – indicative working pattern 6am-9am (Monday – Friday)
- 1x 15 hours per week – 5 out of 5 days, – indicative working pattern 6am-9am (Monday – Friday) (fixed term Maternity cover until 11th August 2027)
The Role and Department
As Cleaning Assistant, you will deliver a range of cleaning and housekeeping services across University premises, including the cleaning and servicing of facilities, offices and common areas, used by students, staff and commercial customers.
The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides a number of essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.
Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
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