Litter Picker

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE and within this, you will be closely connected to and work across one of our academic divisions (University of Greenwich or University of Kent), contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity. Combining these strengths, LASE brings scale, resilience and shared ambition to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

If you would like to help keep our extensive grounds beautiful, join our team as Litter Picker where you will deliver and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction acting as a positive ambassador for the University.

As Litter Picker you will keep external space and public areas of the campus clean and tidy. You will be responsible for litter picking and waste disposal and actively contributing to maintaining the high standards required to provide a clean and safe space for students, staff and visitors to the University.

The shift pattern for this role is 20 hours per week, 12pm - 4pm.

As Litter Picker you can expect to be involved in:

• Maintaining the external campus, ensuring it is clean and tidy. Undertaking litter picking, as well as emptying and cleaning of external bins and removal of chewing gum from pathways and external public spaces.
• Monitoring all external public areas of the Canterbury campus, reporting incidents and/or any vandalism or graffiti to Estates Customer Services additionally monitor external notice boards, removing any out-of-date posters/flyers/materials.
• Providing support for University events, including Open Days, Arrivals and Departure weekends, undertaking litter picking, removing rubbish from accommodation, monitoring external bins and keeping bin areas clean and tidy.

What will you bring to the role?

• Good verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate clearly and to understand and follow verbal and written procedures.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Flexible and willing to work additional hours to meet essential operational requirements to cover absence and events, as reasonably requested.
• Ability to effectively undertake all physical aspects of the role.

What we can offer in return

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact ***email_hidden*** quoting reference number CS-409-26-R.

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

• Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.

Section

Landscape, Grounds and Biodiversity

Location

Canterbury

Salary

£22,768 to £23,350 per annum pro rata

Grade

Grade 1/2

Post Type

Part Time

Hours per Week

Contract Type

Permanent

Release Date

Monday 22 June 2026

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Monday 29 June 2026 (unless otherwise stated*)

Reference

CS-409-26-R