Heritage Cleaner


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Reference number

304639

Salary

£22,371
pro rata

Job grade

Other
E2

Contract type

Fixed Term

Length of employment

12 months fixed term with possibility of extension/permanency

Business area

Customer Experience and Service Delivery

Type of role

Estates
Other

Working pattern

Part-time

Number of jobs available

2

Contents

Westminster

Job summary

House of Commons

The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK’s thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Introduction 

Customer Experience and Service Delivery brings together service delivery functions into one team. The vision is to create a more integrated service with a one-stop-shop approach.

We are responsible the cleaning of the House of Commons, including high profile Heritage Areas of the House of Commons and we manage the cleaning contractor within the House of Commons.

Job description

This role is to provide cleaning and janitorial support throughout the Palace of Westminster, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The role sits within the Heritage Cleaning Team and appropriate training will be provided.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

  • Cleaning the agreed areas, in the agreed time, according to the specification as laid down.
  • To empty and maintain cleanliness of bins – both rubbish and recycling.
  • Ensuring surfaces are dust free and vacuumed. 

This is a part time role working 17.5 hours per week.

Person specification

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

  • To have experience of achieving a high standard of cleaning in a Heritage environment.
  • To have a basic understanding of Heritage Cleaning theory and practice (further training will be provided as appropriate).
  • Ability to work successfully within a team, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • An ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and adaptability and be able to work effectively in a pressurised environment.
  • (Desirable) Ideally hold a British Institute of Cleaning Science Level 1 certificate or equivalent.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

  • 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year), pro rata.
  • Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. 
  • Access to training and development. 
  • Flexible working. 
  • Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan. 

Selection process details

  • Application Form – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1-4 in the Job Description. 

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. 

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

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Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : Recruitment Team
  • Email : recruitment@parliament.uk

Recruitment team

  • Email : recruitment@parliament.uk
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