Assistant Campus Cleaning Services Manager (77928-0726)

University of Warwick; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

26 days holiday + Christmas closure

Parental/adoption leave

Onsite childcare facilities

Learning & development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

University of Warwick is seeking an Assistant Campus Cleaning Services Manager to lead the Non-Residential Campus Cleaning Services team within the Estates Department. You will oversee daily operations, manage a large team of cleaning staff, and deputise for the Campus Cleaning Services Manager to deliver high standards and cost-effective service.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements where possible, with shifts across 12.30pm-8.30pm, 2pm-10pm, or 11.30am-7.30pm, and some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Leads large teams and motivates staff to deliver high standards.
• Plans and allocates resources efficiently across the year.
• Manages budgets and procurement to support operations.
• Understands quality control and addresses performance issues.
• Follows health and safety regulations for cleaning.
• Handles multiple tasks and deadlines with composure.
• Provides excellent customer service to students and visitors.
• Communicates effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the campus cleaning staff and operations.
• Oversee daily cleaning services and ensure quality standards.
• Deputise for the Campus Cleaning Services Manager when required.
• Monitor budgets, procurement, and resource planning.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across all shifts.
• Deliver a cost-effective, customer-focused service.

Skills

Leadership

Resource planning

Budget management

Procurement

Quality control

Health & safety

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

For informal queries about the role, please contact Donna Graham (Donna Graham) at [e-mail].

Campus Cleaning Services provides cleaning across 7,076 campus bedrooms, 479 hotel rooms and 65 University buildings.

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Campus Cleaning Services Manager to join the Non-Residential Campus Cleaning Services team within the Estates Department.

We are looking for an individual to assist in leading the team to achieve quality standards, maintain systems and safety procedures and to deliver a cost effective, efficient and customer focused Assistant Management. To support and deputise for the Campus Cleaning Services Manager.

You will manage a team of cleaning staff.

This role offers a great opportunity to manage and improve Campus Cleaning Services in a lively environment. You will oversee daily operations, manage staff and ensure high cleaning standards. This position gives you the chance to work with various teams and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable campus.

Please note the shift pattern will vary between the below 12.30pm-8.30pm, 2pm-10pm,11.30am – 7.30pm with a 1 hour lunch break, 5 over 7 days and some weekend work may be required.

About you

• Has led large teams (80+ staff) and knows how to motivate and organise them effectively
• Can plan and allocate resources efficiently throughout the year
• Has experience managing budgets and procurement
• Understands quality control and can address performance issues
• Knows health and safety regulations related to cleaning
• Can handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Provides excellent customer service to students and visitors
• Communicates well with team members
• Can work flexibly, including some late evenings and weekends when needed

If you are a practical person, results driven leader looking for a hands-on management role, we would love to hear from you.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

For further information about Campus & Cleaning Services, please visit our website.

About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

• World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
• Research Excellence Framework 2021

Closing Deadline

Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: To be confirmed

What we Offer

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.

Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.

For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick

Job Description

JD Assistant Campus Cleaning Services Manager (77928).pdf – 126KB Opens in a new window

Right to Work in the UK

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.