Laundry Assistant

Winchester College has an exciting opportunity to appoint a Full-Time Laundry Assistant, on a term-time or a 52-week basis, who can support in other departments outside of term-time when Laundry is not in service.

The Role

The Laundry is an in-house operation which has responsibility for laundry for pupils in the boarding houses, kitchens across the College, and some other departments. As the boarding houses are spread out, the Laundry operates a small van which collects and delivers laundry. The Laundry operates a 24-hour turnaround of items and also deals with dry cleaning when required.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Work in the laundry with a supportive team environment.

• Assist in the processes in the laundry: unpacking/washing/drying/ironing/folding/packing.

• Be able to load/unload laundry into the machines and van.

• Help to clean and maintain the laundry, staff room and associated areas, as required.

• Occasional support with the driving of the laundry van around school grounds to collect and drop off laundry.

• Occasional support with the maintenance of the laundry van.

• Undertake any other work which may be reasonably required from time to time.

• Need to be physically capable of undertaking these tasks:

• Lifting multiple laundry bags per day between the laundry, boarding houses, and other school buildings when required.

• Carry laundry bags up and down flights of stairs as and when necessary.

 During school holidays, when not working in the Laundry Department you will be expected to work in other departments such as Facilities or supporting in cleaning work for Summer Residentials at the discretion of your line manager.

About You

The Laundry Assistant should be/have:

• The ability to work on their own, and as part of a team.

• A team player with good communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise a demanding workload.

• Good attention to detail.

• The ability to multi-task.

• Flexibility of approach and manner.

• Self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to offer/support solutions to problems encountered.

• Be committed to promoting and embedding an inclusive culture, with equality of opportunity for all.

What We Offer

• Start Date: Flexible start date, with a preference for commencement as soon as possible.

• This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, and such other hours as are reasonably necessary to meet the needs of the College and the demands of the role.

• We will consider those looking for term-time work (35 weeks with availability over summer holidays) and those looking for work all year round.

• £24,472.50 per annum (pro rata for term-time contract). Salary is paid monthly, in arrears, to a nominated back account in 12 equal payments.

How To Apply

Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive.  The school reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk.

Further information about the school can be found at https://www.winchestercollege.org/.

Safeguarding

Winchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. Staff will receive appropriate safeguarding training which is regularly updated.