Housekeeping Assistant - Fixed Term
Founded in 1802 and 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.
Working as part of the Housekeeping Team and based in the school infirmary, you will be responsible for providing 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.
This role is for a fixed period of up to 12 months, working from 9:00am to 3:30pm, 30 hours per week.
The following is essential to be successful in this role:
- Experience in a variety of roles in the housekeeping industry
- Worked in a high volume, fast-paced environment such as within education, restaurants or hotels
- Have a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service
- Ability to prioritise workload as necessary to meet the demands of the department
- Awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace
- Full driving licence
In return, we have a great benefits package to offer, which includes:
- Annual closed periods between Christmas and New Year
- Free meal during working hours
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with Legal and General (Employer contribution matched up to a maximum of 8%)
- Death in Service Gratuity
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff Lodging (where available)
If you wish to apply for this role, then please download and complete the attached application form and return it to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
If you would like an informal conversation about our vacancy, please contact Michelle Armstrong at hma@ampleforth.org.uk
Please note that we are in a rural location with limited public transport. Please check if you are able to commute to college.
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.
