Cleaning Supervisor

BCP Council; Lower Blandford St Mary, Hurn; Remoto; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

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BCP Council is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to lead an operational team delivering cleansing and related services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. You will ensure a safe, clean and accessible environment for residents and visitors, with a focus on performance management, recruitment and reporting.

You will work under a manager, plan workloads, monitor progress and engage with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high standards of service delivery.

Competenze

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory standards and requirements, and best practice in relevant operational area.
• Advanced and thorough knowledge of relevant procedures, processes, methods, and practices.
• Substantial experience of working in relevant operational activities related to maintaining public spaces.
• Experience of supervising an operational team in a high-profile frontline environment.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and communicate with a range of stakeholders in a polite and efficient manner.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work for a team, responding to ad-hoc issues and emerging priorities.

Mansioni

• Supervise and monitor the work of an operational team to ensure service standards are met and procedures followed.
• Plan, allocate and coordinate operational activities based on wider work programmes.
• Resolve complex operational issues and provide technical guidance to teams.
• Recruit, train and induct staff and support with performance management activities.
• Contribute to budgeting, costs and tender information for projects and works.
• Maintain records in line with reporting requirements and compliance processes.
• Collate and analyse data and prepare routine and ad-hoc reports for planning and development.
• Represent the service unit at meetings with stakeholders.

Conoscenze

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Relevant degree or professional

Legislation knowledge

Communicate with stakeholders

Plan and prioritise work

Formazione

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

# Cleaning Supervisor## Job IntroductionStarting salary for this role is **£35,570** (pro rata for part-time colleagues) This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly **#BeTheDifference at BCP**. Learn more in our *‘**More than just a job’* brochure on our careers site.**Why Join BCP Homes?**At BCP Homes, you will be joining an organisation that is making a real difference to the lives of thousands of residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are proud of the progress we have made and the high-quality services we provide, including achieving a C1 Consumer grading from the Regulator of Social Housing. As we continue to build on this success and maintain excellent services for our residents, we are investing in our future and recruiting talented people to join our teams. Our focus on resident safety, service quality, accountability and engagement gives employees the confidence that they are working for an organisation that is recognised for doing the right things, in the right way. We offer more than just a job. We offer the chance to build a career with purpose. Whether you are supporting residents directly, maintaining homes, delivering services or shaping strategy, your work will have a visible impact on local communities. You will be part of a supportive team that values innovation, encourages professional development and empowers colleagues to make a difference. If you are looking for a role where you can contribute, grow and be proud of what you achieve, BCP Homes is a place where you can thrive while helping us deliver on our promise of better homes and better lives.**Role Purpose**To supervise an operational team (delivering a range of somewhat complex or varied activities in either waste, cleansing, grounds maintenance, highway operations, or similar) to deliver an effective and efficient environmental service that ensures a safe, clean, attractive and accessible environment for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The role will operate under the supervision and guidance of a manager.**Main Responsibilities**Supervise and monitor the work of an operational team to make sure that work is being delivered to defined service standards and ensure that processes and procedures are properly implemented.Plan, allocate and co-ordinate operational activities, informed by wider work programmes, to ensure workflow and resources are managed smoothly to meet service demands in an efficient manner.Resolve operational issues and questions, some of which will be complex, and provide technical guidance and support to teams, so that issues are dealt with effectively. Further support and expertise will be available from Managers.Supervise a team so that they are supported and enabled to deliver their role to the expected service and conduct standards. This will include recruitment, carrying out training and inductions, and supporting with performance management activities.Contribute to quantifying and scoping potential works, including collating costs and tender information for projects and works, to support service planning and development.Maintain accurate records in line with reporting requirements and compliance processes, so that information is accessible and auditable.Collate and analyse data, preparing routine and ad-hoc reports relating to service activity, performance, and issues, to inform service planning and development.Represent the service unit section at meetings (with internal stakeholders, user groups, external stakeholders, and partners), to maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.**The Ideal Candidate**Relevant degree or professional qualification, or equivalent.IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent.Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory standards and requirements, and best practice in relevant operational area.Advanced and thorough knowledge of relevant procedures, processes, methods, and practices.Substantial experience of working in relevant operational activities related to maintaining public spaces.Experience of supervising an operational team in a high-profile frontline environment.Ability to provide technical guidance and communicate with a range of stakeholders in a polite and efficient manner.Ability to plan and prioritise work for a team, responding to ad-hoc issues and emerging priorities.For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Mark Sloane, Senior Neighbourhood Officer on 01202128446 or email [e-mail] note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK. **At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.** We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive. From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need. It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible. **If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here:**Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP **About BCP Council**BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.**Our Benefits** ***A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council*** At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— **we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people.** Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at Employee benefits | Working for BCP ***Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you*** More About us | Working for BCP **Basic DBS**BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.### Attached documents* 08. ENV027 Cleaning Supervisor.pdfApply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Cleaning Supervisor* **Salary** £35,570 Starting salary* **Frequency** Annual* **Dynamics Position No. and Role Profile Code** 114917A* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 17 November, 2026* **Job Category** Housing / Property / Maintenance* **Business Unit** Housing and Protection* **Location** Flexible between Bournemouth and Poole sites, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 4 November, 2026