Cleaning Supervisor

Priory Group; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare options and gym access

IPD/professional development support

Leadership development opportunities

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Birthday leave

Job summary

Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor for a full time, permanent role. You will lead a team to deliver high cleaning standards across the site, ensuring safety and compliance while supporting recruitment and ongoing development.

The role offers shifts typically between 7am-5pm, Monday to Sunday, with opportunities for career progression and training within the Priory Group’s healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Good standard of English, with basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Previous experience in a cleaning role, ideally within a healthcare or similar environment.
• Experience within a hospital/hotel environment together with some supervisory experience.
• Good understanding of health & safety, COSHH, and cleaning standards.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team positively.
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage workloads effectively.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of cleaning staff to deliver high standards across the site.
• Planning and coordinating staff rotas to ensure continuity of service.
• Supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of team members.
• Monitoring cleaning standards and ensuring compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations.
• Managing stock, equipment, and supplies, including ordering and stock control.
• Reporting maintenance issues, damage, or hazards.
• Supporting training and ensuring team compliance with required standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

English proficiency

Health & safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Planning rotas

Education

Experience in healthcare cleaning context

Tools

COSHH

Job description

Cleaning Supervisor

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: PC - Hemel Hempstead

Compensation: £13.95 / hour

Description

Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead is looking to recruit a Cleaning Supervisor to join our team in a full time, permanent role.

We know that a clean, safe environment is essential to delivering outstanding care. That's why our Cleaning Supervisors play a key role in leading teams to deliver high standards across our services.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, leads by example, and can respond positively to change and challenges. You will be passionate about supporting others and helping your team succeed, ensuring cleaning services are delivered to operational standards. If you have experience in cleaning services and are ready to take the next step into a supervisory role, we'll support you with ongoing development and the opportunity to grow your career with us.

We are happy to discuss your preferences for working days and hours, with shifts typically available between 7am-5pm, Monday to Sunday.

Located within picturesque grounds, Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead supports the NHS by offering level 2 rehabilitation services for male and female patients with severe and enduring mental health needs.

We also provide specialist Huntington's disease and dementia care for people living with these neurodegenerative conditions, as well as neuropsychiatry support.

What you'll be doing

• Supervising a team of cleaning staff to deliver high standards across the site
• Planning and coordinating staff rotas to ensure continuity of service
• Supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of team members
• Monitoring cleaning standards and ensuring compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations
• Managing stock, equipment, and supplies, including ordering and stock control
• Reporting maintenance issues, damage, or hazards
• Supporting training and ensuring team compliance with required standards

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• Good standard of English, with basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Previous experience in a cleaning role, ideally within a healthcare or similar environment
• Experience within a hospital/hotel environment together with some supervisory experience
• Good understanding of health & safety, COSHH, and cleaning standards
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team positively
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage workloads effectively
• Good attention to detail

Physical stamina to carry out an active role throughout the day

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development opportunities
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• And an additional days leave on your Birthday!

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.