Housekeeping Assistant
Set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values.
We are looking for a full time Housekeeping Assistant to join our team at Ampleforth College. Working as part of the Housekeeping Team you will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective service to a broad range of customers. Your duties will include maintaining the cleanliness of all areas whilst adhering to safe systems of work and complying with all Health & Safety regulations and preparing for and assisting at special functions.
Our core working hours are 40 hours per week, 6:00am to 2:30pm or 6:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday. Some weekend work will be required on occasion and working all year round.
OR 40 hours per week, 8:00am to 4:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
Experience is not required as training will be provided.
In return, we offer the following benefits:
- Annual closed periods between Christmas and New Year
- Free meal during working hours
- Group personal Pension Scheme (Employer contribution up to 8%)
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in Service Gratuity
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff Lodging (where available)
- 10% Staff Discount at Ampleforth Abbey Shop and Tearooms
If you would like to find out more about the position, then please contact Lidia Palubiak, Housekeeping Service Manager, lbw@ampleforth.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd October.
Interviews will be held week commencing 26th October 2026.
Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
