Scout (Housekeeper) - 25 hours

University of Oxford - Brasenose College / Housekeeping

Location:OxfordSalary:£12.78 per hourHours:Part TimeContract Type:PermanentPlaced On:3rd December 2025Expires:1st February 2026

Scouts are responsible for providing a consistently high standard of cleaning service to students, staff and visitors to the College and its annexes. Brasenose College has four sites; College main site and three accommodation sites (Frewin Annex, St Cross and Hollybush). Scouts must be willing to work at any of the College sites in central Oxford.

General responsibilities

• To check keys in and out of Lodge personally each day.
• To wear the uniform provided and any protective clothing supplied and follow directions on safe working methods.
• To provide holiday and sickness cover for colleagues, as required by the demands of the service to residents and visitors at various locations.
• To be familiar with, and work in accordance with, all College’s policies and procedures.
• To promote a safe, healthy and secure environment.

The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties or tasks as reasonably directed or requested by the Head Housekeeper and Deputy Housekeepers.

Please note that the selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate flexibility, as the shift pattern will involve working 5 out of 7 days per week (including weekends).

Person specification and detailed job description can be found via the 'Apply' button above.

Terms and conditions of employment

Appointment

This appointment is offered as a part-time permanent contract. There is an initial probationary period of six months. The appointment will be conditional on verification of the successful candidate’s ‘Right to Work’ checks and subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance through the University’s Occupational Health Services.

Hours

The role is for 25 hours per week, following a shift pattern of 5 out of every 7 days, 7:00 am to 12:00pm.

The College will endeavor to provide staff with as much notice as possible of their shift patterns. Occasionally short notice requests may be made, for example to cover sickness absence.

Application close date

The vacancy will remain open until filled. CVs will be reviewed on receipt and shortlisted candidates interviewed. Early application is encouraged.

Recruitment Monitoring: This post is subject to recruitment monitoring to ensure that the selection process is consistent with the law and the College’s Equal Opportunity Policy and Code of Practice. You are asked to complete the Recruitment Monitoring Form which is completed through the online application process. The information supplied on the form will play no part in the selection process and will not be seen by any members of the shortlisting panel.

Data Protection: All data supplied by applicants will be used only for the purposes of determining their suitability for the post and will be held in accordance with the principles of the General Data Protection Act 2018. In accordance with the GDPR regulations 2018 please see the relevant privacy notice on the website. https://www.bnc.ox.ac.uk/downloads/GDPR/PrivacyNotice_AcademicandNonAcademicStaffApplicant.pdf

Brasenose College is an equal opportunities employer.

Reporting To: Head Housekeeper