Job Description

Housekeeper

Reference number: JR257889

Location: Kaplan Living Brighton

Working pattern: 8am to 4pm - Monday - Sunday

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £26,000 per annum

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team.

As a Housekeeper at Kaplan Living you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within student accommodation. Responsible for cleaning communal areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and lounges, the Housekeeper helps ensure a safe, tidy, and welcoming living environment for students. The role also involves reporting maintenance issues, replenishing supplies, and supporting the overall wellbeing of residents.

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What you’ll bring to the role

• Have experience in customer service, hospitality or student service provision, ideally in Hotels or Student accommodation

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

• Good communication and customer care skills

• Capable of working with minimum supervision

• Work as a team player and pass on knowledge to others

• Embrace the ‘more than just a room’ philosophy of Kaplan Living

• Be a COSHH & Health & Safety Champion.

• Have a passion for customer care and a sensitivity to students needs

• Have experience in a customer facing environment

• Ability to offer flexibility in working hours.

• Maintain confidentiality.

What we do

Part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world’s most diversified education businesses, Kaplan Livingis a leading provider of Purpose-built Student Accommodation in the UK. We provide accommodation primarily for Kaplan International Pathways Colleges and Kaplan International English Schools along with a provision for University and Direct Let accommodation.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 36 days annual leave including bank holidays*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on 6th September 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International Pathways, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond.

We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with visible and hidden disabilities, and individuals of any age or family status.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.

Employee Resource Group

Furthermore, we proudly endorse and provide a platform for our Employee Resource Groups, such as Kaplan Pride, Higher Ground Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Group, and Parents and Carers. These groups serve as vital forums for support, connection, and advocacy within our company.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.