237 Housekeeper jobs in the United Kingdom

We're currently recruiting a part time Housekeeper to join our dedicated team to deliver outstanding cleaning services for 14Forty, contracted to 30 hours per week.

As one of our committed Housekeepers, you will help to deliver on our promise to always create the best and brightest experiences for our staff and visitors.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Please note: This role may require a DBS check prior to commencing employment

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning and maintaining a wide range of areas within the building
• Dusting, sweeping, polishing, mopping, and vacuuming designated areas to a high standard
• Ensuring surface areas, floors, windows, and other touchpoints are sanitised regularly
• Performing additional cleaning duties as and when required, such as mopping up spillages quickly and efficiently
• Emptying and disposing of bin waste
• Ensuring all areas are clean, presentable and safe for visitors by following the required policies and procedures
• Following all health & safety guidelines when using equipment

Our ideal Housekeeper will:

• Have cleaning experience in a similar role
• Be passionate about customer service
• Effectively communicate with customers and other team members
• Be able to work individually and as part of a team
• Have a flexible approach to working

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2908/ / /BU #LI-DNP #14Forty

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Imago Venues - The Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel

Position:   Part time position (guaranteed minimum 10 hours per week)

Rate of Pay:  £2.60 per hour

Benefits:   25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, paid leave day for your birthday, free access to on-site gym facilities at Burleigh Springs, free meal on shift, free car parking and enrolment  into company pension scheme.

We are currently looking for a friendly and enthusiastic housekeeper, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, to join our housekeeping team at The Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel.

Your role will be to clean an allocated number of bedrooms and maintain the cleanliness of the hotel’s public areas to our very high standards.

We are looking for an individual with a pleasant and courteous personality, who can work independently and work well as part of a team. You must have a good eye for detail and be able to work to tight deadlines.

Some previous experience of cleaning in a commercial or hotel environment would be beneficial but is not essential as full training will be given.

About Us:

Based at Loughborough University Campus, our brand portfolio includes:

• Burleigh Court Hotel and Conference Centre
• Holywell Park Day Conference Centre
• The Link Hotel
• The Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel
• Loughborough University Nursery

Every year we host over 92,000 delegates from around the world; we service over 90,000 bedrooms; we serve over 200,000 meals; we take over £30 llion in enquiries.

With excellent customer service at the core of our offer, we are recognised as a leading academic venue, winning multiple awards and accreditations in customer service, business tourism and people management. We achieve this by putting our guests at the heart of everything we do.

We take workplace engagement seriously and are proud to have been awarded the Best Companies accreditation as very good to work for 2025.

Simply put, we’re trying to make Imago Venues a place where people love to be. We care about our people and we’re kind to each other. We’re ambitious, ethical, sustainable and, most importantly, we’re accountable.

Come join our fabulous team!  To apply online, log onto the  Imago website

To find out more about the role click  here

Closing date: 14th September 2025

Eton’s Boarding Houses are integral to the students’ lives and provide space for boys to be part of a community which provides wrap-around care to ensure that they can succeed in their academic and general development. As a Housekeeper you will be responsible, under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor, for cleaning designated areas within the educational premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic environment. Areas predominately include the Boarding Houses, including pupils’ rooms, communal areas, house staff’s offices and living areas, which are located across multiple floors and accessed by stairs.

From time to time you may be required to help other areas of the school, such as setting up examination rooms (i.e. moving tables and chairs around the school) and working as part of a team. There will also be duties in our Central Cleaning stores sorting cleaning materials and getting them ready to be distributed around the School.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing, dusting of all fixtures and fittings of the designated areas within the boarding house, including toilets, bathrooms and shower areas. This would include movement of items of furniture to enable efficient and effective cleaning;
li>Supervise pupils’ clothes and laundry, sending pupils’ clothing and sheets to laundry once a week; check return of these items and report numbers of missing sheets and pillowcases. Make sure name tapes are sewn on all items of pupils’ clothing;
• U ing where appropriate the correct powered equipment for vacuuming, shampooing, scrubbing & polishing of floor areas (training in use of equipment can be provided). Specialist cleaning knowledge is preferred;
• To help out during small events and larger social functions to meet the needs of the House; 
li>Establish good relations with pupils from an early stage and encourage them in all aspects of tidiness, e.g. hanging up suits, turning off electric equipment, making beds;  li>There is a strong element of pastoral care and the Housekeeper has a responsibility to ensure that any concerns or information is communicated to the Dame and that the College’s child protection procedures are adhered to at all times; < i>All duties must be carried out to adhere to the Security, Health & Safety and Fire precautions policies including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) compliance;
• To perform other such duties as may be reasonably requested by the Cleaning Supervisor or Managers within the designated areas, these may vary between term time and school holiday time;
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required for the College and for the role.

All employees of Eton College are also expected to:

• Have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’. 
• emonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.
• Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

You may enjoy this role, if:

• You take pride in your work and pay great attention to detail, delivering the highest possible standards;
• You have worked in a similar role, or have previous cleaning, serving or housekeeping experience, however this is not essential if you have the right attitude and you are keen to learn;
• You understand the impact your work has on pupils who are away from home, especially those who have recently joined the College and who are in unfamiliar surroundings;
• You enjoy engaging with young people, you are keen to develop good relationships with pupils, and you will always act in the pupils’ best interests;
< i>You have a flexible approach to work and a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
• You are able to work unsupervised and use your own initiative;
• You have good verbal communication skills;
• You are punctual and well presented.

Working Pattern

You will be working 40.6 weeks per year. (You will be paid over 12 months).

The shift pattern is as follows:

Monday: 9am - 1pm

Tuesday: 9am - 1pm

Wednesday: 9am - 1pm

Thursday: 9am - 1pm

Friday: 9am - 1pm

Saturday: No shift

Sunday: No shift

About The College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on (url removed) so we can make adjustments accordingly. 

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form.  Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.

Eton’s Boarding Houses are integral to the students’ lives and provide space for boys to be part of a community which provides wrap-around care to ensure that they can succeed in their academic and general development. As a Housekeeper you will be responsible, under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor, for cleaning designated areas within the educational premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic environment. Areas predominately include the Boarding Houses, including pupils’ rooms, communal areas, house staff’s offices and living areas, which are located across multiple floors and accessed by stairs.

From time to time you may be required to help other areas of the school, such as setting up examination rooms (i.e. moving tables and chairs around the school) and working as part of a team. There will also be duties in our Central Cleaning stores sorting cleaning materials and getting them ready to be distributed around the School.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing, dusting of all fixtures and fittings of the designated areas within the boarding house, including toilets, bathrooms and shower areas. This would include movement of items of furniture to enable efficient and effective cleaning;
li>Supervise pupils’ clothes and laundry, sending pupils’ clothing and sheets to laundry once a week; check return of these items and report numbers of missing sheets and pillowcases. Make sure name tapes are sewn on all items of pupils’ clothing;
• U ing where appropriate the correct powered equipment for vacuuming, shampooing, scrubbing & polishing of floor areas (training in use of equipment can be provided). Specialist cleaning knowledge is preferred;
• To help out during small events and larger social functions to meet the needs of the House; 
li>Establish good relations with pupils from an early stage and encourage them in all aspects of tidiness, e.g. hanging up suits, turning off electric equipment, making beds;  li>There is a strong element of pastoral care and the Housekeeper has a responsibility to ensure that any concerns or information is communicated to the Dame and that the College’s child protection procedures are adhered to at all times; < i>All duties must be carried out to adhere to the Security, Health & Safety and Fire precautions policies including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) compliance;
• To perform other such duties as may be reasonably requested by the Cleaning Supervisor or Managers within the designated areas, these may vary between term time and school holiday time;
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required for the College and for the role.

All employees of Eton College are also expected to:

• Have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’. 
• emonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.
• Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

You may enjoy this role, if:

• You take pride in your work and pay great attention to detail, delivering the highest possible standards;
• You have worked in a similar role, or have previous cleaning, serving or housekeeping experience, however this is not essential if you have the right attitude and you are keen to learn;
• You understand the impact your work has on pupils who are away from home, especially those who have recently joined the College and who are in unfamiliar surroundings;
• You enjoy engaging with young people, you are keen to develop good relationships with pupils, and you will always act in the pupils’ best interests;
< i>You have a flexible approach to work and a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
• You are able to work unsupervised and use your own initiative;
• You have good verbal communication skills;
• You are punctual and well presented.

Working Pattern

You will be working 40.6 weeks per year. (You will be paid over 12 months).

The shift pattern is as follows:

Monday: 9am - 4pm

Tuesday: 9am - 4pm

Wednesday: 9am - 4pm

Thursday: 9am - 4pm

Friday: 9am - 4pm

Saturday: 9am-4pm

Sunday: No shift

About The College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on (url removed) so we can make adjustments accordingly. 

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form.  Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.

This role has a starting salary of 23,322 per annum based on an 36 hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Housekeeper to join our fantastic children's home team located in Knaphill, Woking.

This is a permanent position and working hours can be discussed at your interview.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

Surrey Residential Homes look after children up to 18 years of age. All our homes are inspected regularly by OFSTED and have been judged as either 'Good' or 'Outstanding'. We are very proud of the quality of our residential services for some of Surrey's most vulnerable children. As a result, we have invested in our homes and staff and plan to continue this to achieve a service that is ambitious, innovative and responsive to the needs of young people in our care. As a Housekeeper you will be an essential member of the team.

About the Role

We are looking for a Housekeeper who shares our dedication and who will take pride in our home; helping to create a clean and homely environment for our children. The homes look after up to 4 young people aged between 11-18 years old.

This is a very rewarding role where your work will make a real difference to the lives of the children we support.

As a Housekeeper you'll be at the heart of ensuring the home is clean and safe by:

• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene (where necessary using powered equipment e.g., vacuum cleaners, carpet shampoo machines etc)
• Ensuring all necessary repairs are reported and that health and safety guidelines are always followed
• Quality checking any groceries or cleaning products delivered to the home and making sure these are stored and rotated appropriately

Shortlisting Criteria

As a team, we work closely together to ensure we are providing the best possible care for some of Surrey's most vulnerable young people; and at times this can be challenging - so you'll need to be adaptable and resilient working in this environment.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application!

To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence:

• You are flexible, organised and able to work methodically
• You have an awareness of Health and Safety issues and COSHH
• You have great interpersonal skills and can develop appropriate relationships with young people
• You can work well as part of a team but also confident working individually
• You are committed to undertaking relevant training and development

Application Questions:

1. Please can you tell us about what has motivated you to apply for this position?
2. Please can you tell us about any skills and experience you have that would be relevant for this position

This advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 28th September with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Purus Healthcare is Hiring Experienced Housekeeper for a Nursing Home!

Responsibilities:

• Keeping facilities and common areas clean and maintained.
• Laundry,Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors.
• Cleaning and stocking restrooms.
• Cleaning up spills with appropriate equipment.
• Notifying managers/staffs of necessary repairs.
• Collecting and disposing of trash.
• Assisting guests when necessary.
• Keeping the linen room stocked.
• Properly cleaning upholstered furniture.

Requirements:

• Ability to managetime efficiently.
• Work well unsupervised.
• Must Have the Infection Control up to date Certificate and Enhanced DBS with Update Service
• Handle basic maintenance and cleaning.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance

• Friday 5th September
• More shifts upcoming through September

• Vacuuming, Mopping and Sweeping floors 
• Damp dusting around the building
• Cleaning bathrooms and hand wash areas
• Assisting within the laundry department 
• Changing beds and linings