Your role will be full of variety, and at times physically demanding, working in and around our halls of residence and other properties managed by us. You will be working directly with students, visitors, and staff. Your outstanding customer service skills are key to the team's success. You need to have a logical and practical approach to deal with our buildings and people.

If you can drive and have a valid driving license that would be ideal but is not essential. 

We use computers and mobile tech daily, so knowing the IT basics will be required, but full training on our systems is provided. 

Main duties include:

• First line building maintenance, blocked drains, changing lamps, fixing toilet seats, cleaning, rubbish removal etc.
• Investigating jobs, making safe where possible, and raising service requests for follow on work
• Building compliance and safety, testing fire alarms, checking emergency lights, water flushing etc.
• Moving stock and goods in and around site 
• Coordinating emergency response, fire alarms first aid, floods, power outage etc. 
• Site patrol and security 
• Assisting in open days and accommodation tours 
• Covering customer contact points in person and via phone, dealing with arrivals, departures, and visitor enquires 
• Preparing sites and rooms for visitors and events
• Assisting in the daily operation of our halls and properties 

Further details can be found within the job role profile.

What’s in it for you?  

• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days per year plus additional university closure days and bank holidays (pro rata).
• Ongoing support to develop your skills, career and gain industry recognised qualifications 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service - 24/7 support. 
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes. 
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job. 

Hours of Work: 

Part time, 18.25 Hours per week. Working 2 days a week mainly between 8:00am and 6:00pm, on Saturdays and Sundays.  Public and University holidays may be required to be worked.

Job share arrangements may be considered. 

This position will be offered on a permanent basis working throughout the full calendar year (52 weeks of the year) Hours worked at the weekend and any unsocial hours (10pm to 6am) will be enhanced by additional 15% payment.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Loizos Kalopsidiotis loizos.kalopsidiotis@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 31 Jul 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and aim to deliver the exceptional operational standards required particularly at busy service times. As a member of our team, you will have a positive and energetic approach and be a colleague that the team look forward to working with and building strong relationships with others to accomplish tasks and shared goals. 

Working within our Halls of Residence at University Park Campus, main duties will include the cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms and other public areas including all touch points to a high standard providing excellent customer service at all times. 

Tasks will involve the manipulation of furniture, making beds and the removal of rubbish in a working environment which can be demanding.  Previous cleaning experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Posts Available: 16 or 26.25 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 to be arranged to include regular weekends working between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm. These positions are offered on a permanent basis, working throughout the full calendar year, 52-weeks of the year (including outside of term and student vacation periods) while also are eligible to an additional 15% pay allowance for hours worked in weekends.

Please note: Due to a range of functions, conference and business needs, successful candidates are required to work in term time either 1 in 3 or 1 in 4 weekends and during summer regular weekends.  Further details will be given at the interview. 

We are committed to supporting work-life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking compressed working arrangements. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Permanent contract 
• An excellent holiday allowance: 27 days (pro-rata), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications.
• Personal and Career Development support, and opportunities for career progression. 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
• Staff Networks, and wellbeing activities and state of the art sports facilities. 
• Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.

The successful candidates for these positions will be expected to attend statutory training courses and any refresher training required by the department. There are planned training courses throughout the year during a typical week, Monday to Friday or on a set weekend dates within the year. 

The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Job Reference: NHE541226

All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

We are looking for an experienced and customer focused Housekeeping Supervisor to join the Halls Management Team on University Park.

Working within the Halls Management Team you will be responsible for managing large teams of Housekeeping Assistants and overseeing the day to day running of the Halls Housekeeping/cleaning function. 

Main duties will include staff management, monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards in bedrooms and public spaces, identifying areas for service improvement and all aspects of line managing a team of direct reports. You will also order and maintain linen, chemical and equipment stock levels and monitor the care of equipment within the unit. 

Candidates should be customer focused, have some previous staff supervision or management experience and work experience gained within a similar role at a similar level. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of industry recognised cleaning techniques and have experience of stock management. 

Further details regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile. 

Hours of work 

• 36.25 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 to be arranged. Please note the role holder for this post will be expected to work occasional weekends in term time but in conference time might include more regular weekends with hours to be worked between 8.00am and 3.00pm (more information will be provided during the interview).

We are committed to supporting work-life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking compressed working arrangements. This is a permanent, part-time post, eligible for an additional 15% pay uplift for any hours worked over the weekends.

What we offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
• Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.

The successful candidate for this post will be expected to attend the Estates and Facilities training courses which run Monday to Friday mornings. Further details will be given at interview. 

This is a full time, permanent post.

To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at EstatesRecruitment@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities