Household Assistant

University of Reading - Campus Commerce

Location: Henley-on-Thames

Salary: £23,350 to £24,215 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 22nd October 2025

Closes: 21st November 2025

Job Ref: SRF52048

Full Time, Permanent

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 21st November 2025

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Henley Business School at Greenlands is situated in 30 acres of beautiful countryside in the Chiltern Valley on the banks of the River Thames two miles from Henley on Thames. It provides management training for Postgraduates and Senior Executives from all around the world.

The core purpose of the Campus Commerce Department is to deliver a World Class Service which supports Henley’s strategic principles in promoting the quality of the Business School and its physical learning environment.

We deliver an exceptional service experience, and our operational and support staff play a significant part in delivering the Henley experience. Their contribution plays a major role in sustaining our quality reputation.

We are currently looking for people to join our professional Household team.

The Household Assistant role is responsible for the cleaning of designated areas, including guest bedrooms, conference & public areas. You will be expected to work to and always maintain, a high standard. You may be required to work weekends, working 5 days out of 7, various shifts with earliest start time of 06.00 (These will be agreed at interview)

There is a need for flexibility or working overtime on some occasions.

Own transport is preferable due to our location, although we are on the main bus route which stops directly outside Greenlands.

You will have:

• Good communication skills and an eye for detail
• A positive and flexible approach to work
• Strong focus on customer service
• Reliable attendance and timekeeping
• Good work ethic, reliability and a flexible attitude

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

Interviews will be held: 16 December 2025

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Becky Brooks
Contact Job Title: Household Manager
Contact Email address: r.brooks@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Dirgha Thapa
Alternative Contact Job Title: Deputy Household Manager
Alternative Contact Email address: d.s.thapa@henley.reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.