Domestic Assistant

University of Edinburgh

Grade UE02: £22,995 - £23,028 per annum, pro-rata [£12.60 - £12.62 per hour] Corporate Services Group / University Sport & Exercise Part-time: 14 hours per week Fixed term: for 12 months 2 x posts

Are you passionate about people and service? Can you help provide welcoming and well-maintained spaces as part of a wider team effort? Then, join us at the University’s Firbush Outdoor Centre, located by Killin on the beautiful banks of Loch Tay. www.sport-exercise.ed.ac.uk/firbush

We’re offering a role that combines cleaning, preparation, presentation, and catering support in a dynamic and supportive environment. Apply now and be part of a dedicated team that ensures memorable experiences for all Firbush visitors!

Candidates must understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrate how their contribution will positively impact the Centre's operations and guest experience.

The Opportunity:

Contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of Firbush Outdoor Centre by maintaining cleanliness and presentation standards, supporting catering activities, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. You'll play a key role in ensuring the Centre operates at its best, offering an enjoyable and memorable experience for all visitors.

Your Skills and Attributes for Success:

  • Provide a friendly, inclusive, and engaging presence.
  • Work flexibly and be detail-orientated.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm for delivering excellent service and supporting guest satisfaction.

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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary.
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will, therefore, only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. 

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 20 March 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. 

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team

University Sport and Exercise is a five-star national and international sports facility that provides top-class sporting events and sports therapy services. The University is ranked in the top 5 sporting Universities in the UK. It provides a comprehensive range of sports and exercise opportunities for students, staff and members of the local community. The range of support runs from day-to-day leisure and exercise through competitive sports to support for national and international standard athletes.

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/sport-exercise/home

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