This role will be based on the university campus.

Would you like to work for one of the most innovative University’s within the UK? Are you passionate about keeping a clean and hygienic environment? Do you want to create a safe and healthy campus for our staff, students, and visitors? Do you have excellent customer service skills?

We are seeking a highly motivated and pro-active individual to play a key role in the delivery of our operation to provide high quality cleaning service and an exceptional student/customer experience. We are looking for Assistant Team Leader to join our busy, quality-focused Cleaning Services team. Working closely with the Operations Team Leader you will help provide a clean, safe, and well-presented environment, to the highest of standards, ensuring a positive and enjoyable campus experience for all our students, staff, and visitors.

You will be highly motivated with a flexible and positive ‘can-do’ attitude towards your work. You will have excellent attention to detail with high standards of cleanliness and presentation. In addition to supporting the Operations Team Leader you will also undertake all cleaning duties as required, such as emptying bins and removing waste to the designated bin site, vacuuming, mopping, machine floor cleaning, damp dusting fixtures and fittings and cleaning sanitary areas. The role also requires a ‘hands-on’ operational approach, and you will possess excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and an ability build, maintain and develop effective relationships within the team.

The role is part-time, working Saturdays, alternating hours. 

5 hours on Saturday - week 1 (3pm-8pm) alternating to 
3 hours on Saturday - week 2 (5pm-8pm) 
5 hours on Saturday  - week 3 (3pm-8pm)
3 hours on Saturday  - week 4 (5pm-8pm) and so on

Due to the nature of the role, you may also be required to work other weekend days, bank holidays and University closed days.

Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Rebecca Kirk, Operations Manager

Email: R.Kirk@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum pro-rata