Job description

Department: Estates and Facilities
Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade 3 - £23,763 - £24,946 per annum inc.
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department:
The Estates and Facilities Directorate is responsible for the delivery of the Estates and Infrastructure Strategy which covers the areas of major construction and refurbishment projects; facilities operation and space management, including timetabling and energy management. The Directorate aims to ensure that the quality, functionality and operation of the estate and its associated infrastructure meets the needs of its users and supports the activities of SOAS.

About the Role:
The cleaning operative’s role is to ensure the cleanliness and health and safety of the SOAS environment for the students, staff and visitors. The cleaning operative will work as part of a wider team and will report to the Housekeeping Operational Manager. The post holder needs to be aware of the nature of the spaces and to be able to work with a diligent and professional attitude. The key purpose of the role is to carry out cleaning duties to ensure service level agreements are met

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How to Apply:
Please complete the Unbiased application form, please note you will not be able to upload a CV.

Closing date: 6th December 2022

Interviews to be held: 14th December 2022

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk

'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. ‘Successful candidates must be based in the UK for the duration of their contract.’musbe based in the UK – for the duration of their contract

For information on how and why SOAS processes personal data about its job applicants, please read our Job Applicant Notice.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.

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