Job Description

David Russell Apartments is looking to recruit a Senior House Service Supervisor to join their housekeeping team. The residence provides accommodation for students during term time and operates providing holiday accommodation for visitors and groups during the summer period.





Applicants will be responsible for organising a team of 7 housekeeping supervisors and 1 housekeeping assistant during term time, and up to 80 extra staff during the summer vacation period. Other tasks include participating in Health & Safety checks, ordering and distribution stock, liaising with other members of the management team, participating in training and general admin and reception duties.





The successful applicant will be organised, flexible, have excellent communication skills, be customer focussed and have a pleasant, friendly disposition. This role will be part of rotation of Senior Housekeeping Supervisors.





If you would like more information, or would like to have an informal chat please contact us on 01334 467100, or email drareception@st-andrews.ac.uk

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions 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 A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters




Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Laura Sutherland, Deputy Residential Services Manager, tel: 01334 467100 e-mail: ls49@st-andrews.ac.uk





Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)





Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

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: 18

th

July 2025 Interview Date: 1

st

August 2025

Please quote ref: RM1118RH

Residential and Business Services



Salary: 23,881-26,338 per annum



Start date: As soon as possible

School/Unit:

Residential and Business Services

Posted:

27/06/2025

Closing date:

18/07/2025

Closing time:

23:59