Housekeeping Team Member

About the Role

At Unite Group, we focus on creating a supportive Home for Success through our student accommodation brands, specifically Unite Students. We are seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Team Member based in St Andrews, Scotland. This is a permanent position requiring a 37.5-hour workweek spread over five days, between 7am and 10pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the cleanliness and appearance of communal and shared student areas to foster comfortable living environments.
• Provide a friendly and approachable presence to support students and colleagues, guiding or referring them to assistance as needed.
• Prioritize safety and sustainability to ensure properties are safe, spotless, and environmentally conscious.
• Take responsibility for your assigned areas by proactively addressing or escalating any issues encountered.

Candidate Profile

We value attitude and approach above traditional qualifications. Ideal candidates exhibit curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Success in this role requires:

• Prior housekeeping experience with a strong commitment to high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering exceptional service.
• A positive mindset with flexibility, eagerly participating in all role aspects.
• Being approachable and building good rapport with students and team members.
• Thriving within a team environment by contributing to a hospitable and well-maintained setting.

Why Join Us?

Unite Students offers a values-driven workplace where your contributions help shape vibrant student communities. Whether starting or advancing your career, you’ll gain skills, confidence, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

• A competitive salary complemented by performance-related bonuses paid twice yearly for operational staff.
• 25 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase up to 5 additional days and earn up to 5 extra days for long service.
• A comprehensive pension plan with contributions ranging from 4% to 11% based on your savings.
• Life insurance coverage worth four times your salary.
• Access to a share save scheme allowing purchase of company shares at a discounted rate.
• Enhanced family leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents.
• A health cash plan covering routine medical expenses such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• One paid volunteering day annually to contribute to community causes.
• Discounted access to various retail and hospitality services through an online platform.
• Exclusive 20% student rent discount for your children, siblings, their children, or any student you support in any of our directly let properties.

Learning and Development

New team members are provided comprehensive learning resources to prepare for daily responsibilities and access to broader development materials to foster career advancement.

Additional Information

This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to join a supportive, dynamic team dedicated to making a tangible difference in student lives. If you are looking for meaningful work with room to grow, consider joining us at Unite Students.