Residential and Business Services are looking to recruit a House Service Assistant to join their team at Agnes Blackadder & Powell Hall. We provide accommodation for students during term time and accommodation for conferences and groups during the summer period.
Key duties involve cleaning public areas and kitchen areas; room cleaning following student departures; servicing, bed changes and setting up rooms for our summer guests.
Experience preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
If you have a can-do attitude, want to make a difference, and enjoy working with a diverse range of people then this may be the role for you.
This is a permanent post, 30 hours per week on a 52-week contract on a 5 day from 7 basis.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to: ls50 @st-andrews.ac.uk , Tel: 01334 467036
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
- Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk .
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Job Description: RM1224RH FPs.pdf
Residential and Business Services
Salary: £25,353 per annum pro rata
Start date: As soon as possible
Hours: 30 hours per week, 5 days from 7
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House Service Assistant - RM1224 in St Andrews employer: University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises collegiality and wellbeing. With a strong commitment to employee growth, staff benefit from generous pension contributions, hybrid working options, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while contributing to impactful research in global health and infection biology. Located in the historic town of St Andrews, employees enjoy a supportive community and a range of benefits designed to enhance work-life balance and personal fulfilment.
