Housekeeping Supervisor
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 December 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The University of Nottingham |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NHE270725 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced and customer focused Housekeeping Supervisor to join the Halls Management Team on either University Park or Jubilee Campus.
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.
Further details regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile.
What’s in it for you?
An excellent holiday allowance of 27 (pro rata) days per year plus additional university closure days and bank holidays
Ongoing support to develop your skills, career and gain industry recognised qualifications
Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service - 24/7 support.
Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year plus the tools you need to do a great job.
Uniform provided.
Hours of work are either 24 or 30 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 to be arranged to include regular weekends with hours worked between 8.00am and 3.00pm. We are committed to supporting work-life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking compressed working arrangements. This is a permanent, part time post.
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.
If you have any informal inquiry, please contact David Butler - dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent to this e-mail will not be considered.
All of our vacancies are available to view at:
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx
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.
Further details regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile.
What’s in it for you?
An excellent holiday allowance of 27 (pro rata) days per year plus additional university closure days and bank holidays
Ongoing support to develop your skills, career and gain industry recognised qualifications
Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service - 24/7 support.
Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year plus the tools you need to do a great job.
Uniform provided.
Hours of work are either 24 or 30 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 to be arranged to include regular weekends with hours worked between 8.00am and 3.00pm. We are committed to supporting work-life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking compressed working arrangements. This is a permanent, part time post.
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.
If you have any informal inquiry, please contact David Butler - dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent to this e-mail will not be considered.
All of our vacancies are available to view at:
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx
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