Cleaning Supervisor

Adecco; West End; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor (temporary) for a Higher Education client in Central London. The role is onsite from 6am to 11am, 3 months with potential extension, paying £17.28 per hour.

You will supervise cleaning staff, ensure health and safety standards, respond to service requests, and coordinate with university departments to maintain a clean, safe environment for students, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach with strong communication skills across a university environment.
• Experience supervising cleaning staff or facilities teams is advantageous.
• Ability to manage a variety of routine cleaning tasks and respond quickly to requests.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning staff to ensure consistent delivery of services.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety and operational standards.
• Respond promptly to service requests and coordinate with university departments.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance operational efficiency.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to work within our higher education client:

Role: Cleaning Supervisor (temporary)

Pay rate: £17.28

Duration: 3 months - extension possible

Hours: 6am to 11am

Location: Central London - fully based onsite

The Cleaning Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring the cleanliness, safety and overall well-being of the UNIVERSITY environment, creating a welcoming and safe atmosphere for students, staff and visitors. Reporting directly to the Head of Housekeeping Services, the Supervisor will work collaboratively within a dynamic team to deliver high-quality, efficient services. This involves overseeing the day-to-day management of cleaning staff within a designated area, ensuring all duties are carried out in line with UNIVERSITY policies, procedures and service level agreements.

This position requires a hands-on approach, coupled with excellent communication skills across all levels of the UNIVERSITY community. The successful candidate will need to be attentive to the specific needs of the space and must demonstrate a professional, diligent attitude in fulfilling their duties.

Key responsibilities will include supervising cleaning staff to ensure consistent delivery of services, monitoring compliance with UNIVERSITY's health, safety and operational standards, responding promptly to service requests whilst maintaining flexibility to meet the needs of the University, and collaborating with other departments to enhance operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will have a friendly and approachable manner, and should enjoy interacting with a diverse community. While experience within the Higher Education sector would be an advantage, strong supervisory skills and the ability to manage a variety of routine tasks are essential. A proactive approach and the ability to respond swiftly to new demands are highly valued in this role.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.