Cleaner (part time 16hrs)

ABOUT SADLER’S WELLS

Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading creative organisation, dedicated to presenting, producing and touring dance made today in all its forms. Sadler’s Wells commissions, presents and produces more dance than any other theatre in the world – from tango to hip hop, ballet to flamenco, Bollywood to cutting-edge contemporary dance.

With an innovative, year-round programme of performances and learning activities, this is the place where artists come together to create dance, and where we welcome everyone to experience dance and be inspired.

Our aim is to reflect and respond to the world through dance: enabling artists of all backgrounds to create dance that moves us and opens our minds; sharing those experiences with the widest possible audiences to enrich their lives and deepen their understanding of what it means to be human.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you looking for a part-time role that allows you to contribute to a world-renowned organisation? Sadler’s Wells is searching for a reliable and detail-oriented Cleaner to help maintain our iconic spaces.

You will work closely with the Housekeeping Manager and Supervisors to ensure the premises are spotless, restoring facilities to the highest standards after performances. Your role will play a vital part in providing a clean and welcoming environment for staff, performers, and audiences alike.

As a Cleaner, you’ll be responsible for dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and cleaning a variety of surfaces, from tables and windows to our auditorium. You will also ensure all areas are ready for upcoming events. In addition to general cleaning duties, you’ll assist in setting up furniture for events and report maintenance issues.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

The principal responsibility is to always ensure excellent standards of cleaning being carried out. The postholder will report to the Housekeeping Manager and Housekeeping Supervisor and will work as part of our team at Sadler’s Wells in all venues.

Cleanliness and Operational Standards

• Undertake cleaning duties as required by the Housekeeping Manager or Housekeeping Supervisors.
• Restore facilities to agreed standards.
• Work closely with other members of the building services team to ensure the premises and facilities are maintained in good working order.
• Follow Sadler’s Wells cleaning practices.
• Dust, vacuum, empty bins, pick up litter and clean surfaces in the auditorium.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Dust and clean tables, chairs, windows and mirrors and other surfaces.
• Cleaning bathrooms.
• Set up furniture for events.
• Reporting of any maintenance issues to the Supervisors on a timely basis.
• Inform the Supervisors and Team leaders of any shortage of cleaning materials.
• Attend occasional staff meetings, training sessions and other events which may take place outside normal working hours.
• Maximise income and minimise expenditure without loss of quality in all areas of responsibility.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Skills and Experience

• Punctual and reliable (essential).
• A team player (essential).
• Attentive to detail (essential).
• Ability to clean to a high standard in a professional environment(essential).
• A willingness to learn (essential).
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (essential).
• You’ll have the right to work in the UK (essential).
• Substantial experience of working as a cleaner in a professional capacity (essential).
• Ability to work flexible hours according to the needs of the business (essential).
• Experience and knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices (desirable)
• Experience of window cleaning (desirable).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

TO APPLY, PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR (up-to-date) CV ALONG WITH A BRIEF STATEMENT OUTLINING WHY YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE ROLE AND THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE THAT MAKES YOU SUITABLE FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.

Please consider the Job Description and the Personal Specification.

1. Personal Profile (Ensure this section is tailored to the specific role you are applying for)
2. Employment History (List in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent role)
3. Education, Training, and Qualifications (List in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent, and including secondary school education)

Hours: 16 hours per week / This role requires the post holder to work part-time four days out of seven within a week (this includes weekends and bank holidays).

Closing date: Please note that this is an ongoing vacancy and we aim to contact candidates on an ad-hoc basis.

Once suitable candidates are appointed, this vacancy will close without further notice.