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Britain Yearly Meeting employs staff to carry out the centrally managed work of Quakers in Britain. We aim to be an ethical employer, with a 1:4 ratio between our highest and our lowest paid staff. Britain Yearly Meeting is a Living Wage employer.
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Cleaning Assistant
- Hours
- 35 hours per week- days, occasional weekends and evenings
- Salary
- £30,406 per annum inc. London Weighting
- Contract
- Full time, permanent
- Location
- Friends House, London NW1 2BJ
- Closing date:
- 8am, Monday 4 May 2026
- Interview
- w/c 11 May 2026. Friends House
Job Description Application FormQuakers in Britain (Quiet Company) is seeking a reliable and motivated Cleaning Assistant to join our Estates & Facilities team at Friends House. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and hygienic environment for staff, visitors, tenants, and events.
The role involves carrying out daily and periodic cleaning tasks, operating cleaning machinery, monitoring hygiene standards, and supporting sustainability initiatives. You will work as part of a friendly team under the supervision of the Cleaning Team Leader, ensuring all areas of the building meet high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out daily and periodic cleaning tasks across offices, corridors, toilets, kitchens, lifts, staircases, café, library, and courtyard.
Operate cleaning equipment safely, including vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, polishers, steamers, and jet washers.
Dust, mop, polish, perform high-level cleaning, litter picking, stain removal, and waste disposal.
Report shortages, damage, or hazards promptly to the Cleaning Team Leader.
Ensure fire exits and corridors are kept clear and cleaning materials are stored safely.
Support security and sustainability initiatives within the building.
Attend training and team meetings as required.
About You
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a cleaning role in a comparable environment.
Experience using cleaning machinery and maintaining hygiene standards across multiple areas.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently, follow instructions, manage time effectively, and prioritise tasks.
Awareness of Health & Safety, COSHH, and fire safety regulations.
A positive attitude and willingness to support sustainability initiatives.
Working Conditions
Shift-based role covering 07:00–23:00, Monday–Sunday, including occasional event and weekend work.
Indoor and outdoor work, involving standing, walking, bending, and some manual handling.
Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.
