Working outside of normal office hours to provide an efficient cleaning
service to designated Abbey offices and rest areas. Office
cleaners provide an important service to the Abbey community by ensuring that
office and rest areas are clean and hygienic, and providing a
pleasant environment for staff, volunteers and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all assigned areas, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
- Clean and sanitise floors, toilets, kitchens, and communal spaces using appropriate cleaning methods and equipment.
- Dust, wipe, and maintain furniture, fixtures, and fittings to ensure facilities remain presentable and well maintained.
- Collect, separate, and dispose of waste in accordance with recycling and environmental procedures.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide an effective cleaning service, including covering duties during periods of absence when required.
Working Hours
These are 20 hours per week based on 4-hour days. Shifts are on fixed days, Monday to Friday. The full time equivalent hours are 40 hours per week.
Onsite Arrangements
As a working church and a major visitor attraction, being present on site allows our teams to deliver exceptional experiences and maintain the unique atmosphere of the Abbey. Working on site each day is the default expectation for all staff to promote collaboration and connection.
Annual Holidays
The full-time holiday entitlement is 33 days per annum, including recognised public holidays.
Training
On-site training will be provided in all aspects of the job. Any further training needs will be assessed through the probation period and in annual appraisals.
Staff Discount
All employees receive a 20% discount on purchases from the Westminster Abbey shop and a 30% discount on purchases from the take-away catering outlets
Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
All employees can join a Group Personal Pension plan, where the minimum employee contribution is 3% and the maximum employer contribution is 9% (as determined by the level of the employee contribution). You will be auto-enrolled into our qualifying workplace pension scheme after 3 months, if you meet the eligibility criteria.
All employees are covered by death-in-service life assurance, whether or not they choose to join the pension scheme.
Season Ticket Loan
A season ticket loan is offered after completion of the probationary period, repayable over 10 months.
Safeguarding
Westminster Abbey is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk. To prevent them from harm, we undertake appropriate checks (including the relevant level of criminal record check) on staff and volunteers and require them to complete relevant safeguarding training. This post requires a enhanced level criminal record check.