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Located in an exciting, modern European capital city, Cardiff Metropolitan University is a global university. We are continually investing in our students' future and provide education and training opportunities that are accessible, flexible and of the highest quality. The university has been integral to the City of Cardiff since 1865 and we pride ourselves on being a strong, sustainable and student-centered university, focused on the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of Cardiff and southeast Wales; promoting student employability, applied research and knowledge transfer. People are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse team working and changing together to deliver outstanding services and a great student experience across the University.
We have an exciting opportunity to work with a great team of people who are caring and committed to ensuring high standards are maintained for our resident students. We want your passion and enthusiasm to help us deliver these standards and create a warm, homely and safe environment for our students in our halls.
Key parts of the job will include:
- Supervising a team to deliver excellent housekeeping services to our student accommodation properties.
- Setting the work and team rotas
- Helping where needed to ensure all work is completed to our health and safety and hygiene standards
- Carrying out checks, and ensuring staff are working productively and safely
- Keeping supplies of cleaning materials organised and replenished
What you’ll Bring:
- Experience of similar work,
- A friendly and caring approach, with great listening skills
- Flexibility and reliability,
- High standards and an attention to detail
You must be available to work Monday – Friday (some weekends may be required but you will be given advanced notice)
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University
In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support each other, we are kind to one another, and we are one team; we are One Cardiff Met. We encourage and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best.
In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:
- Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
- Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
- Access to all library facilities.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous.
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Diane Bryant, at dbryant@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Further information
Please read our Candidate Pack or visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.
