Housekeeper

About the Opportunity

Busy Bees is looking for a Housekeeper to help maintain a spotless, safe, and inviting nursery environment in Horsham. The role supports children, families, and colleagues by ensuring the spaces used every day remain hygienic, comfortable, and well cared for.

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is the UK’s largest nursery group, operating close to 400 nurseries in the UK and additional settings overseas. The organisation focuses on giving children the best possible start in life and has been recognised for its workplace culture. Team members are encouraged to feel respected, supported, and listened to.

Why Join Busy Bees

You will be part of a supportive workplace that helps you create positive, engaging learning spaces where children can flourish. The nursery also introduces staff to its Bee Curious curriculum, which is designed to build confidence and curiosity in young learners.

Charitable and Community Commitment

Busy Bees partners with BBC Children in Need, creating opportunities for staff to take part in community activity and fundraising that supports children’s wellbeing.

About the Horsham Nursery

The Horsham nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and has space for 130 children. The team is committed to giving every child the best start in life and takes part in network meetings and training across West Sussex, helping build connections with other nurseries and schools. The nursery is conveniently located about a 10-minute walk from Little Haven station, with a bus stop one minute away offering regular services. Free parking is also available for staff.

Key Duties

• Work closely with the nursery team to keep all areas of the setting clean and hygienic at a high standard.
• Follow health and safety rules carefully while carrying out cleaning duties.

What We’re Looking For

• No formal qualification is needed for this role.
• Previous experience in cleaning or housekeeping is desirable.
• You should have strong attention to detail and be able to maintain excellent hygiene standards.
• A friendly, dependable, and adaptable approach is important.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Regular professional development and opportunities to progress your career
• Access to the Hive benefits and wellbeing platform, including discounts with a wide range of retailers
• Up to 28 days of holiday each year, inclusive of bank holidays
• Your birthday off as a gift from the company
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and a return-to-work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support via Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Simple access to a workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Additional Benefits and Wellbeing Support

You will also have access to a broader wellbeing offering through Hive, including retail savings, wellbeing resources for physical and mental health, recognition through the Celebrating You section, and development opportunities through the Grow with Us area. These features are intended to help employees feel supported, recognised, and able to develop within Busy Bees.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to applicants who are friendly, reliable, flexible, and able to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene. Prior experience in housekeeping or cleaning is preferred, but formal qualifications are not required.