Housekeeping Supervisor

Salary
£26,908 to £28,890 per annum based on a 36.25-hour contract / pro rata if applicable plus additional 15% payment for hours worked at the weekend.

Posts are initially offered at the minimum salary point £14.27 per hour, with progression to the higher salary point, £15.33 per hour through annual incremental pay rise.

Reference
NHE
285026

We are looking for an experienced and customer focused Housekeeping Supervisor to join the Halls Management Team on University Park.

Working within the Halls Management Team you will be responsible for managing large teams of Housekeeping Assistants and overseeing the day to day running of the Halls Housekeeping/cleaning function.

Main duties will include staff management, monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards in bedrooms and public spaces, identifying areas for service improvement and all aspects of line managing a team of direct reports. You will also order and maintain linen, chemical and equipment stock levels and monitor the care of equipment within the unit.

Candidates should be customer focused, have some previous staff supervision or management experience and work experience gained within a similar role at a similar level. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of industry recognised cleaning techniques and have experience of stock management.

• 36.25 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 to be arranged. Please note the role holder for this post will be expected to work occasional weekends in term time but in conference time might include more regular weekends with hours to be worked between 8.00am and 3.00pm (more information will be provided during the interview).

We are committed to supporting work-life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking compressed working arrangements. This is a permanent, part-time post, eligible for an additional 15% pay uplift for any hours worked over the weekends.

• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.
• Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service – 24/7 support.
• Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job.

The successful candidate for this post will be expected to attend the Estates and Facilities training courses which run Monday to Friday mornings. Further details will be given at interview.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.