Domestic Assistant - (Full-time)

University of Cambridge - Gonville & Caius College

Cleaner

• Are you an experienced, flexible and efficient cleaner?
• Would you like to work in a beautiful environment in one of the largest University College’s in Cambridge with a variety of jobs including cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, offices and communal and conference areas?
• Would you like to join our friendly and professional housekeeping team?

If so, please apply today!

We have multiple Cleaner (Domestic Assistant) roles which are permanent and full-time (37.5 hours per week), the hours of work are required over 5 out of 7 days, generally Monday to Friday, however some flexibility may be required, and on occasion undertake weekend work.

The annual full-time salary for this role is £24,785 (£12.71 per hour).

Benefits include:

• Generous pension scheme; 14.5% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefit
• Healthcare cash-plan
• 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays)
• Cycle-to-work scheme (scheme rules apply)
• Parking (subject to eligibility/availability)
• College gym
• Free on-site lunch

The Application Process

To apply, please click the ‘apply’ button.

• The closing date for applications is 12 noon GMT on Monday 23 March 2026.
• We advise using a desktop to complete your application form, and Chrome as the recommended browser.
• Please note that the recruitment process for the role will run until the positions are filled. We will be assessing applications and shortlisting as part of a rolling process and applicants may be invited for interview at any stage. The job will close once sufficient candidates have been appointed.
• For your application to be considered it MUST be complete, include an up-to-date CV and details of 2 referees, from two different employers (your line manager and not work colleagues, friends or family) one of whom should have detailed knowledge of your ability in relation to the requirements of the role.
• For further information, please email careers@cai.cam.ac.uk

Previous applicants for this role, need not reapply.

The College

Gonville & Caius College is one of the largest Colleges in the University of Cambridge. It is an educational charity and its mission is to provide a place of education, religion, learning and research, in conjunction with the University that is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard.

The College is an academic community comprising some 530 undergraduate students, 250 graduate students, and 110 Fellows (lecturers, professors and other senior academic researchers and teachers) and almost 200 staff.