Cleaning Supervisor

CATS Global Schools; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for students and staff. This role involves overseeing cleaning operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing supplies within budget. The ideal candidate will have supervisory cleaning experience, strong leadership abilities, and a keen attention to detail. Join a vibrant community where your contributions will enhance the educational experience and well-being of students. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Cycle to work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Car Scheme

Free flu vaccine

Free eye tests

Financial wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Group income protection

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Supervisory cleaning experience with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Health and safety awareness, including COSHH knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage cleaning team and ensure high standards in all cleaning tasks.
• Conduct health and safety checks and maintain cleaning supplies within budget.
• Assist in recruitment and ensure staffing meets business demands.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Experience within the education sector

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT CATS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. We are committed to the safeguarding, health and well-being of our students.

JOB OVERVIEW
We take great pride in our appearance, and the cleaning team play a crucial part in this ensuring a professional, clean, and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors. As a Cleaning Supervisor you will be responsible for the management (including training) of the cleaning team ensuring that all cleaning tasks are undertaken to the highest standard. In addition, you will be required to ensure that cleaning supplies and stock are maintained and procured within budget. Lastly, you will be responsible for undertaking health and safety checks including COSHH to support the cleaning services. This role will report directly into the Operations Manager and plays a vital part in the overall Operations Team of the school which is made up of three departments: Cleaning, Catering and Maintenance.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Partake in the daily/weekly cleaning duties and upkeep of school teaching buildings and boarding house residences. Cleaning duties include, but are not limited to: dusting surfaces, wiping door handles, mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, cleaning restrooms, showers & residence communal kitchens, emptying bins, and replenishing consumables.
2. Ensure there are consistently high operating standards by the team in every area of the cleaning department by carrying out regular quality checks.
3. Manage the purchase of cleaning equipment and materials within prescribed budgets, ensuring stock levels meet business demands.
4. Analyse monthly financial reports to ensure costs are allocated correctly and in line with the approved budget and report discrepancies as directed.
5. Carry out departmental risk assessments, implement identified control measures and document accordingly.
6. Implement the Group’s Health and Safety policies.
7. Keep up to date with Health and Safety legislation and Health and Safety Executive directives applicable to your operation and brief staff as appropriate.
8. Assist with the recruitment and appointment of cleaning staff.
9. Ensure staffing levels cover business demands.

Please note, the above is not an exhaustive list of duties and merely outlines the main areas of the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Cleaning experience in a supervisory role
Good level of commercial awareness and cost control capabilities
Competent with using computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Office
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Good communication skills (English level B1 minimum) and teamwork attitude
Reliable and punctual
Able to work on your own initiative
Able to follow instructions and adhere to processes
A proactive, pragmatic approach to problems and challenges
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Flexible and adaptable
Energetic and enthusiastic
The role may involve standing/walking for extended periods and lifting items. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities.
Health and safety (including COSHH) awareness and knowledge is desirable
Ability to work under pressure
Committed to delivering high levels of customer service
Experience within the education sector (desirable)

BENEFITS
Cycle to work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Car Scheme
Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
Free eye tests
Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
Employee Assistance Programme
Group income protection
GP24: GP Access for all
Health Cash Plan
Death in Service
Long service awards
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.