Housekeeper

University of Oxford - St Edmund Hall

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£29,161 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	24th February 2026
Closes:	9th March 2026

Locations: East Oxford (Iffley Road and Dawson Street) and Norham Gardens, North Oxford.

We are seeking two Housekeepers to support the delivery of high-quality cleaning and housekeeping services across our student accommodations in North and East Oxford in addition to commercial guest facilities. Reporting to the Accommodation Manager, you will supervise a small team, maintain excellent standards across bedrooms and communal areas, manage stock and records, and ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of housekeeping services.

The East Oxford role covers Tamesis House, the William R. Miller Building and six houses in Circus Street, managing a team of five. The Norham Gardens role oversees multiple residential buildings and a team of six Scouts. Both locations support conference and commercial guest activity during vacation periods.

You will have experience in cleaning operations, supervising staff, and working in a customer-focused environment.

Please indicate which location you are applying for or state both locations if no preference.

These are full-time posts (40 hours per week).

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement plus additional Christmas/New Year days off.
• Subsidised bus pass, rail and cycle schemes.
• Free lunch is provided; staff room with tea/coffee, fridge, and microwave.
• Access to employee assistance programme, free annual flu vaccination.
• Discounts in University shops, access to libraries, Botanical Gardens, gym/pool, and more.
• Eligible for Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS) providing retirement, sickness, and life assurance benefits.

We are a sociable community and run staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, and a Christmas event.

View East Oxford Further Details Here

View Norham Gardens, North Oxford Here

Application Process

Please send:

1. CV
2. Covering letter addressing the selection criteria and stating which location you prefer
3. Cover Sheet

Send by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk or by post to HR, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR by 09:00, Monday, 9 March 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held on Friday, 13 March 2026 in Oxford. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries about the post should be directed by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk. Please note, we are unable to sponsor a visa for these posts.