Housekeeper (FTC 6 months)

ROLE: HOUSEKEEPER PART TIME FIXED TERM
RESPONSIBLE TO: Housekeeper Supervisor
WORKING HOUR: 07:00 – 13:00 Monday – Friday 30 hours (might require flexibility in evening and weekend)
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed term from April to September 2026
 
ROLE PROFILE:
 
RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES

  • Protect and enhance the Trent Bridge brand
  • Continue to develop Trent Bridge as an International ground of the highest repute
  • Commit to an open, challenging culture where outstanding performance is the norm

SPECIFIC ROLE PROFILE
 
Ensure that all areas around Trent Bridge are maintained to high standards of cleanliness
Maintain Health and Safety standards at all times
Ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored correctly
Deal with any customer requests promptly and courteously
Maintain a courteous and professional attitude towards all Venue users
Maintain good communication and working relationships with staff across all departments
Provide cover for the full-time role, as and when required and when requested by the Operations Manager for holidays, sickness or busy times
Any other ad hoc duties in pursuance of the objectives, as may be required in the role, and as requested by the Housekeeper Supervisor from time to time
 
MEASURABLE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
 
Provide a high level of support to your line manager
Achieve an open and courteous working relationship with both staff and centre users
Always maintain a high level of vigilance in order to enhance the security of both customers and fellow staff
 
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
  • Knowledge of the duties of a cleaner for large premises
  • Knowledge of public safety and security
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to be adaptable
  • Good basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • Flexibility to work weekends and evenings
  • Flexibility to cover holidays and sickness
  • Self-Motivation

Desirable
  • COSHH / Manual Handling Certificates
  • Recent experience within a housekeeping environment

HOW TO APPLY
 
For a full job description, including the person specification please visit our website.
 
If you have any questions please email the HR Department.
 
Deadline for the application is: 23:00 Sunday 22nd March 2026
Interview date is w/c 30th March 2026
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers
 
We are an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. when submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the interview process
 
No agencies please
 
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