Seasonal Housekeeping Assistant in Exeter

Hourly Rate: £13.45 (plus holiday pay, £15.07 per hour in total)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (FTC) until 2nd October 2026, 10 hours per week

Working Hours: 10am – 6pm, Monday – Friday

Vita Student's next-level apartment design offers a variety of studios to suit our summer guests. We are looking for a Seasonal Housekeeper to provide an exceptional end‑of‑tenancy deep clean to studio apartments and communal areas, delivering top‑to‑bottom cleaning of vacant accommodation to meet Vita Student's premium standards and ensure studios are fully prepared for incoming residents.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently to designated cleaning schedules and quality standards completing thorough deep‑cleans of vacant studio apartments, ensuring all areas are sanitised, presentable, and ready for occupancy.
• Studio Kitchens & Private Dining Suites
  • Degrease hobs, extractor fans, and splashbacks.
  • Deep clean ovens, microwaves, and other kitchen appliances.
  • Clean and sanitise the interior and exterior of cupboards, drawers, fridges, and freezers.
  • Descale sinks, taps, and surrounding surfaces.
• Communal Bathrooms & En‑suites
  • Scrub, descale, and disinfect showers, toilets, sinks, tiles, screens, and fixtures.
  • Remove limescale, soap scum, and water marks from all bathroom surfaces.
  • Ensure all sanitary areas are cleaned to a high hygienic standard.
• General Deep Cleaning
  • Wipe down doors, handles, frames, skirting boards, light switches, sockets, and accessible surfaces.
  • Clean internal windows, window ledges, mirrors, and glass surfaces.
  • Remove dust, marks, and cobwebs from all accessible areas.
• Floors & Surfaces
  • Vacuum, steam clean, and mop carpeted and hard floor surfaces.
  • Dust and polish wardrobes, shelving, countertops, desks, and other furniture.
  • Ensure all surfaces are free from dust, stains, and debris.
• Communal Areas
  • Clean and maintain reception areas, communal corridors, gym suites, cinema rooms, study hubs, games rooms, stairwells, lifts and other shared spaces.
  • Vacuum, mop, dust, and sanitise communal touch points including handrails, door handles, intercom panels, and light switches.
  • Clean internal communal glazing, mirrors, and accessible surfaces.
  • Remove cobwebs and ensure communal areas are presented to the same high standard as resident accommodation.
  • Empty communal bins where required and maintain the cleanliness of shared facilities.
• Quality Control & Reporting
  • Conduct final quality checks to ensure cleaning standards are consistently achieved.
  • Take before and after photographs as required.
  • Identify and report any maintenance issues, damage, defects, or health and safety concerns to the relevant management team and maintenance operatives.
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Vita Student's procedures, health and safety requirements, and client expectations.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• A well‑versed housekeeping professional with experience in large, multi‑room residence facilities such as accommodation buildings, hotels or hospitals.
• Previous experience in end‑of‑tenancy, residential, hotel, student accommodation, or commercial cleaning.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Be able to work independently and manage time effectively to meet cleaning schedules and deadlines.
• Be physically capable of carrying out deep‑cleaning duties, including lifting, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Be technologically astute and able to use the variety of software used in operations.
• Have a good understanding of COSHH regulations and practices.

Personal Characteristics

• Operate within a multi‑cultural environment, welcoming colleagues and residents from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; English is the primary spoken language; multi‑lingual skills are welcomed.
• Strong work ethic and a proactive approach to completing tasks.
• Resilience and ability to navigate unexpected situations effectively.
• Ability to perform tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements; reasonable adjustments considered where required.
• Flexibility to accommodate 24/7 operations, including bank holidays and festive & religious breaks; availability as required for continuous service.

Benefits

• Royal London Pension – Vita Group contributes a financial value of 3 % of salary to your pension pot in addition to a 5 % employee contribution.
• Recognition Programmes – Employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries, etc.
• Career Development – Induction and learning & development programme with Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum training & recognition schemes.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance – Confidential service offering support and guidance for personal or work‑related issues.

Right to Work & DBS

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks which will include Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks. We are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.