Scout (Cleaner and General Assistant)

Operational

Full-time, permanent

£13.45 per hour

35 hours per week

Deadline: Tuesday 28 April 2026

We’re looking for a reliable and hard-working Scout (Cleaner and General Assistant) to join our busy Housekeeping team at St Antony’s College. This is a permanent, full-time post working 35 hours per week over any 5 days out of 7. The rate of pay is £13.45 per hour.

About the role

As a Scout, you will carry out a wide range of cleaning and general duties across the College estate. Areas you’ll be working in include student and guest accommodation, offices, libraries, workrooms and public spaces.

Your work will help ensure that College facilities are maintained to a high standard and are safe and pleasant for everyone who uses them.

Key responsibilities

Keep College grounds clear of litter and leaves
Remove rubbish and recycle items where appropriate
Maintain bin areas, ensuring they are tidy and that waste is disposed of correctly
Clean and maintain building entrances, glass and doors to the required standard
Assist with moving furniture and delivering cleaning supplies when required
Support with collecting used linen and delivering clean linen to College houses (for conferences)
Clean floors and carpets as required
Provide cover for colleagues within the Housekeeping team during periods of absence
Maintain assigned areas in a clean, hygienic and safe condition, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, corridors, offices, libraries and teaching spaces
Use cleaning equipment and materials safely, following COSHH guidance (training provided) and manufacturers’ instructions
Report any defects, damage or health and safety concerns to the Housekeeping or Maintenance Manager.

About St Antony’s College

St Antony’s is a vibrant, international graduate-only college. Founded in 1950, we are proudly modern and inclusive – with a diverse, global community drawn from more than 70 countries and representing many disciplines. We value curiosity, respect and collaboration, and every member of staff plays an important role in supporting the student experience.

We offer excellent employee benefits, including:

41 days FTE annual leave including bank/public holidays, with the option to sell up to five days per year for additional pay
Membership of the University of Oxford’s Staff Pension Scheme
Free staff meals in the Dining Hall when the hall is open and you are on shift immediately before and after lunch service
Generous family-friendly benefits
Staff social events, including a summer party and winter children’s party, plus informal activities run by the Staff Social Committee
Bus travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, and access to a car parking space in the College’s grounds if available
A University Card giving you free or discounted access to Oxford colleges, museums, gardens and libraries
Retail discounts through University schemes for both online and local businesses

How to apply

Please send your completed application form to recruitment@sant.ox.ac.uk by 9.00am on Tuesday 28 April 2026.

We will shortlist candidates based solely on how closely they meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. Please note that we cannot consider late or incomplete applications.

Any offer of employment will depend on satisfactory references and confirmation of your right to work in the UK, as well as receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

St Antony’s College is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be invited to complete a confidential and anonymous monitoring survey, which is not shared with the selection panel.

A privacy notice for applicants and information about how we use your data can be found at https://www.sant.ox.ac.uk/about-st-antonys/how-we-use-your-data

Published date: April 9, 2026