Job description
Salary: £24,556 - £25,232 pro rata (£12.97 - £13.32 per hour) plus benefits
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 25 hours per week - while the core hours of work will remain consistent, there may be some flexibility around vacation & quieter periods, depending on operational requirements.
St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a Master’s Lodge Housekeeper to clean and care for the Master’s Lodge to the required standard as part of an efficient and effective housekeeping service for the Master, her family, guests and College visitors.
The primary aim of the Housekeeping department is to prepare and clean College rooms and furnishings. To provide general cleaning support within the College in order to deliver efficient and effective housekeeping services to College members, their guests and conference delegates, by a well-motivated and trained team.
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 (up to a specified monetary limit), 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: Masters Lodge Housekeeper Candidate Info Pack
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on 3 December 2025.
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Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate.
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