Winchester College - Campus Cleaner (Evening)

Summary

Winchester College has an exciting opportunity to appoint an Evening Cleaner to join our Facilities team in a part-time, 52-week role. The Facilities team is responsible for the daily cleanliness and event set-up of all school buildings, including administrative offices and sports facilities (excluding boarding houses). This role requires an organised individual with high attention to detail who can work effectively and largely unsupervised. While no prior experience is required as training is provided, experience in commercial cleaning and COSHH is considered advantageous.

Detail

The Role

Reporting to the Facilities Team Leaders and Facilities Manager, the Evening Cleaner ensures the campus remains clean, professional, and prepared for daily operations and school events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning & Maintenance: Clean allocated internal areas (including showers, WCs, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming) and maintain the cleanliness of external campus paths as required.
• Event Support: Assist in setting up venues for music, exams, school functions, and open days. This includes moving and relocating items such as furniture, event kits, tables, and chairs.
• Safety & Compliance: Participate in routine safety checks, including fire call points, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and water temperature monitoring. Report any defects or hazards immediately to the Facilities management team.
• General Duties: Undertake minor running repairs, periodically clean internal windows (potentially using a step ladder), and remain up to date with modern cleaning methods and Health & Safety training.
• Physical Tasks: Capably handle the physical requirements of the role, including lifting cleaning equipment, full bin bags, and furniture.

About You

The successful candidate will be a reliable and proactive individual who can maintain high standards while working during evening hours.

Essential Skills & Qualities:

• Professionalism: A positive and flexible approach to work with high levels of energy, enthusiasm, and reliability.
• Efficiency: Ability to work largely unsupervised, use initiative, and manage time productively to meet the demands of the team schedule.
• Attention to Detail: Good attention to detail combined with the ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain consistent standards.
• Teamwork: Ability to work both individually and as part of a team, contributing to a strong team spirit and providing cover for colleagues when necessary.
• Inclusivity: A commitment to promoting an inclusive culture with equality of opportunity for all.
• Desirable: A valid driving licence and prior experience with commercial cleaning or COSHH procedures.

What We Offer

• Start Date: Flexible start date; preference for commencement as soon as possible.
• Contract: 52-week contract, paid monthly in 12 equal instalments.
• Working Hours & Salary: We will consider candidates for either of the following patterns:

Option 1: 16 Hours per Week

• Pattern: 17:30–21:30, working a rota of 4 days on and 4 days off.
• Salary: £10,441.60 per annum.

Option 2: 15 Hours per Week

• Pattern: 17:30–20:30, Monday to Friday (fixed 5-day pattern).
• Salary: £9,789.00 per annum.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application.

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 9th March 2026

For the full job description and to apply please see here

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk.

Documents

• Campus Cleaners (Evening) Candidate Pack - February 2026 PDF Document