Cleaning Supervisor

Priory Group; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

Healthcare Cash Plan

Development opportunities

Birthday leave

Job summary

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to join our team on a permanent part-time basis, 35 hours weekly. Shifts typically run 7am–5pm, seven days a week.

You will lead cleaning teams, plan rotas, support recruitment and development, and ensure standards meet health, safety and COSHH requirements. You’ll bring cleaning experience, supervisory skills and a proactive approach to maintaining a clean, safe healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning roles, preferably in healthcare settings.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Good understanding of health & safety and COSHH regulations.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Reliable, well organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning staff to maintain high standards across the site.
• Plan and coordinate rotas to ensure service continuity.
• Support recruitment, induction and ongoing staff development.
• Monitor cleaning standards and compliance with safety regulations.
• Manage stock/equipment and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Team supervision

Cleaning experience

Health & safety

COSHH knowledge

Communication skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

Cleaning Supervisor

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: PC - Suttons Manor

Compensation: £13.95 / hour

Description

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor is looking to recruit a Cleaning Supervisor to join our team. This is a Permanent role working 35 hours per week.

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

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.

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor is set in Stapleford Tawney, a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district, near the town of Romford. The hospital is set in its own attractive grounds of over nine acres, which supports an amazing horticulture programme and grants access to an idyllic countryside landscape, which, by its very nature, promotes wellbeing.

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

Job Benefits

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 day’s 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.