Cleaning Supervisor - Lead Clean, Safe Campus Environments

Places for People; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday

Healthcare cashback

Wellbeing support

Place Rewards

Training & progression

Recognition programmes

Inclusion & wellbeing

Gym membership

Life Assurance

Job summary

Places for People is seeking a hands-on Cleaning Supervisor to lead a team across student accommodation and communal spaces. You will oversee daily cleaning operations, deliver high standards, and support training and performance management to ensure a consistently excellent student experience.

The role is full-time (40 hours, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) with opportunities for training and progression within a values-driven organisation focused on communities and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading teams in cleaning, facilities management, hospitality or accommodation.
• Experience using cleaning equipment and chemicals safely, including COSHH.
• Experience carrying out cleaning inspections, audits or quality assurance checks.
• Experience supporting employee training, compliance activities or performance management processes.
• Basic IT skills with experience using workplace systems to record information or complete operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily cleaning operations across communal kitchens, bathrooms, corridors, stairwells, hubs and shared spaces.
• Provide guidance, support and supervision to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Perform quality inspections and health and safety compliance checks.
• Plan and deliver routine cleaning programmes and large-scale summer deep cleans.
• Manage cleaning supplies and stock levels in line with COSHH requirements.

Skills

Team supervision

COSHH awareness

Cleaning equipment

Quality inspections

Training support

IT basics

Tools

None

Job description

Places for People is seeking a hands-on Cleaning Supervisor to lead a team across student accommodation and communal spaces. You will oversee daily cleaning operations, deliver high standards, and support training and performance management to ensure a consistently excellent student experience.

The role is full-time (40 hours, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) with opportunities for training and progression within a values-driven organisation focused on communities and customer service.