General Assistant

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

We are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

The General Assistant is an essential and varied role in the day-to-day running of the University. You will work alongside other colleagues within the Domestic Services Team providing a professional cleaning service to staff and students, either working alone or as a part of a team, while working on similar tasks usually with short, defined timescales.

You will work on straightforward tasks or scheduled activities, based on clear instructions within well-established routines and procedures, in a friendly, supportive environment.

You must be an excellent team player, committed to delivering a quality service and able to work within established University regulations and procedures.

Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am - 11am, 25 hours per week, although there may be a requirement to work weekends during busy periods of the year.

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, a minimum of 41 days holiday (pro-rata including Bank Holidays) and excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution and corporate discounts.