Seasonal Cleaner
This is a Seasonal, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
20 April - 20 November 2026
We are currently recruiting for experienced Cleaners to join our Cleaning team on a fixed-term contract for the 2026 season.
Reporting to our Cleaning Manager you will be responsible for maintaining our theatre, surrounding public areas, dressing rooms and office departments to a high standard of cleanliness. Previous cleaning experience is preferred, but it is more important that you have an enthusiastic approach to the work, a good eye for detail and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Carry out cleaning duties in the above areas as laid down in the daily/weekly routines
- Collection and disposal of recycled waste, removal of rubbish and unwanted items
- Outside areas including the recycle centre
- Preparing and cleaning tables and benches
- Cleaning of Marquee, including tables and chairs
- Front of house, Auditorium and seating
- All areas including toilets, kitchens and dressing rooms
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
ESSENTIAL
- An eye for detail and experience of maintaining high cleaning standards
- A skilled cleaner who is able to work unsupervised
- To be able to complete all cleaning duties such as cleaning high and low areas, manoeuvring cleaning equipment, disposing of waste etc.
DESIRABLE
- Experience of cleaning in a public building or a commercial environment
- Experience in using industrial cleaning equipment and products
- Own transport
Hours of Work
We have various shift patterns available:
- 20 Hours per week, 6:00-10:00
- 20 Hours per week, 10:00-14:00
Your days of work will be variable as per the rota, worked over 5 days between Monday - Sunday.
Rate of Pay and Benefits
The rate of pay is £12.71 per hour. Saturdays are paid at time-and-a-half and Sundays are paid at double time.
In addition, we offer 6.8 weeks’ holiday per annum, pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays.
We can offer a beautiful working environment, and the chance to see world-class opera. For those without their own transport we have a free minibus service to and from Lewes railway station.
We also offer:
- Free Pilates and Zumba classes, once a week
- Corporate Gym memberships
- An onsite Physiotherapist
- Subsidised electric car charging
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised dining at our onsite restaurants
- Free tea and coffee
- Discount at the Glyndebourne shop
- Free on-site parking
- Discount at various highstreet retailers through the Glyndebourne benefits hub
How to Apply
Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Now;’ to submit your application. Candidates must be able to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
The closing date for applications is Monday 13 April 2026.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If relevant to you, please inform us of this in your covering letter. If you have any questions in relation to this please contact a member of the HR team at recruitment@glyndebourne.com.
Glyndebourne commits to protecting your privacy. We will only use information about you in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant legislation and regulations. Please see more information in our Company Privacy Notice on our website.
The Company
The Glyndebourne Festival (running from May to August), features a programme of six operas in its 1,200-seat opera house, attracting audiences from around the world. The Autumn Season (October to December) extends Glyndebourne’s reach, offering audiences the opportunity to experience fresh perspectives and new works in a dynamic and exploratory setting. Together, the Festival and Autumn Season welcome over 125,000 attendees annually, with many more engaging through online streaming and other digital platforms.
Remaining financially independent since its inception, Glyndebourne is a registered charity that relies on box office income, memberships, and donations to fund its operations. Committed to artistic excellence, audience development, and accessibility, Glyndebourne continues to expand the reach and appreciation of opera for all.
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