Deputy Linen Room Supervisor

Salary:                  £24,556 - £25,232 p.a. (depending on experience) plus benefits

Job type:             Permanent

Hours:                  36.25 hours per week

St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a Deputy Linen Room Supervisor.

The postholder works alongside the Supervisor each day and deputises in their absence. They help ensure the housekeeping team operates smoothly and that daily tasks are completed to the required standard.

The role involves training and supporting bedmakers so that bedrooms, offices and public areas are cleaned and maintained consistently. The postholder monitors standards and provides guidance where additional support is needed.

The postholder also contributes to delivering an efficient and reliable housekeeping service for members of St John’s College, their guests and visitors. This includes helping the team maintain a high standard of cleanliness across College accommodation and shared spaces.

The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership of a defined contributory pension scheme, 36 days’ annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), access to a ‘cash plan’ healthcare scheme currently provided by Simplyhealth, free lunch, free use of an on-site Gym and free parking close to the College site, subject to availability.

Before You Apply – Please Read

To help you submit the strongest possible application, we’ve created a Candidate Information Pack that provides further information about the role and how to apply. It outlines what we’re looking for, how to structure your CV and covering letter, and tips to stand out. We strongly encourage all applicants to read this guidance before applying. You can find it here: Deputy Linen Room Supervisor Further Particulars

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on 10 April 2026.  Interviews will be held as and when applications come in.

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Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate.

In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy .