Campus Cleaner - Evening

About the role Winchester College has an exciting opportunity to appoint an Evening Campus Cleaner, starting as soon as possible. The Facilities team are responsible for the day-to-day cleanliness and event set up of all school buildings, except the boarding houses. This includes some sports facilities and all administrative offices. The areas of responsibility allocated to individual members of the Facilities team will vary from time to time and according to the team schedule. The team are required to work largely unsupervised and be flexible in order to help provide cover for absent colleagues when necessary; and be organised and have attention to detail in everything they do. The team are also expected to follow detailed instructions and be capable of meeting the physical requirements of this role. No prior experience is required for this role with training provided; however, applicants who have experience of commercial cleaning and COSHH will be advantageous. The Facilities team work under the day-to-day supervision of the Team Leaders and Facilities Manager. The Head of Department is the Chief Operating Officer (COO), with the Campus Cleaners line manager being the Facilities Manager. There will also be frequent contact with members of staff in the departments where staff are assigned. The main responsibilities are as follows:

• To clean allocated areas. The type of cleaning will depend on the use of the building, and may include cleaning showers and WCs, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, emptying bins and vacuuming. This list is not exhaustive.
• Working outside, when required to maintain cleanliness and appearance of the campus paths and associated areas.
• To periodically clean the insides of windows. Sometimes this might involve using a step ladder.
• To assist in the setting up of event venues such as music rooms, exams areas, day to day school activities and functions, as well as for school open days and events.
• To assist in moving and relocating items around the campus such as furniture, event kit, tables and chairs.
• To assist other departments with moving and setting up items around the campus.
• To be able to lift reasonably heavy items such as cleaning equipment, full bin bags, and pieces of furniture etc.
• To undertake minor running repairs and immediately report any defects or safety hazards and any accidents, however small, to the Facilities Team Leaders, Facilities Manager or Heads of the Departments.
• To participate in regular routine safety checks such as fire call point/extinguishers, emergency lighting, water temperature of the areas you are assigned.
• To keep up to date with cleaning methods and to undertake regular Health & Safety training, as required.
• To undertake any other work when reasonably requested by the Facilities Team Leaders, Facilities Manager or Heads of the Departments to which you have been tasked.
Driving licence would also be an advantage, but is not essential. Applications For full details on the above post and to apply please click here. Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and the school reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be found. Closing date for applications is 11:59pm, Tuesday 17 June 2025 If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk. About Winchester College The school was founded by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, in 1382. Winchester College is a boarding and day school of 700 pupils. In 2022, the school has accepted day pupils at 16+ years, both boys and girls; and will be accepting girl boarders at 16+ years from 2025. Situated in the heart of Winchester and within easy reach of London, there are few schools in the world which can claim to be as historic, distinguished and beautiful as Winchester College. At Winchester College, we are committed to your wellbeing and development. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including:
• Staff Counsellor
• Free access to an on-site gym and sports facilities
• Free on-site car parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free staff lunches during term time
• Free access to an ongoing cycle of cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting talks and events
• Employee Referral scheme
Safeguarding Winchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. Diversity and inclusion We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees and volunteers. We are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. Further information Further information about the school can be found at www.winchestercollege.org.

The school was founded by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, in 1382. Winchester College is a boarding and day school of 700 pupils. In 2022, the school has accepted day pupils at 16+ years, both boys and girls; and will be accepting girl boarders at 16+ years from 2025. Situated in the heart of Winchester and within easy reach of London, there are few schools in the world which can claim to be as historic, distinguished and beautiful as Winchester College. At Winchester College, we are committed to your wellbeing and development. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including:
• Staff Counsellor
• Free access to an on-site gym and sports facilities
• Free on-site car parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free staff lunches during term time
• Free access to an ongoing cycle of cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting talks and events
• Employee Referral scheme
Safeguarding Winchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate.