Cleaner

Role Overview

The Cleaner position is integral to the Facilities department, contributing alongside colleagues to maintain the Guild’s premises including cleaning, room management, and reception tasks within the Operations Directorate.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent and high standard of cleanliness throughout the building.
• Work flexibly as part of a team to meet cleanliness standards, including availability on weekend mornings or evenings as necessary.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote a welcoming environment, actively supporting under-represented groups and fostering inclusivity.
• Demonstrate a student- and customer-focused mindset while upholding the Guild’s competency framework.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £22,491 gross annually for 35.5 hours per week.
• Generous leave entitlement starting at 21 days annually, increasing to 26 days after five years, plus Christmas closure.
• Full sick pay from the start of employment.
• Paid training opportunities to support professional growth.
• Access to the NEST pension plan with matched contributions between 4% and 6% of salary.
• Additional benefits including birthday gift, extra leave for life milestones, a £100 annual personal development allowance, UniDays discounts, University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness membership, and car breakdown cover.
• Wellbeing support featuring a £50 yearly personal Wellbeing Allowance.
• Part of an award-winning employer recognized among the Times 100 Best Companies to Work For (2021 & 2022), with 81% staff recommendation rate in the latest survey.

Additional Information

The Guild of Students is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all applicants. Alternative application formats can be requested via email.

Important Dates

Applications close on Monday 17th August 2026 at 9am.