Cleaning Team Leader (PM)

De Montfort University; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

De Montfort University is seeking a Cleaning Team Leader (PM) to oversee a team of cleaners, delivering high-quality cleaning across campus buildings. The role is part-time and sits within the Campus Services team.

The successful candidate will lead by example, ensure safety and hygiene standards, and provide excellent customer service to staff and students while maintaining a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience and cleaning background.
• Strong COSHH and Health & Safety knowledge.
• Pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and a positive work ethic.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy with good communication skills.
• Willing to undertake training and development as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Cleaners to deliver cleaning services.
• Perform general and reactive cleaning tasks and assist with ceremonies/events.
• Ensure buildings are maintained to high cleanliness standards.
• Work in a fast-paced environment within a busy campus setting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cleaning experience

Initiative

COSHH knowledge

Health & Safety

Customer service

Communication skills

Willingness to training

Job description

Main duties and responsibilities

De Montfort University is a university of quality and distinctiveness, distinguished by our life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business and our commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and the student experience.

Job Description

Cleaning Team Leader (PM)

Requisition Id: 662

Job Location: Gateway House

Full-time/Part-time: Part-time

Employee Weekly Hours: 15.00

Maximum Salary: 31,236.00 GBP

Minimum Salary: 26,707.00 GBP

Market Supplement

Application Closing Date: 04/10/2026

Job Description

De Montfort University is a university of quality and distinctiveness, distinguished by our life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business and our commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and the student experience.

We offer more than 300 courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate, many of which offer professional accreditations, and links to industry or work experience. DMU undergraduate and postgraduate courses receive continual input from leading employers and professional bodies and are underpinned by world-leading research. This ensures they remain relevant and up-to-date and provide students with the skills and experience employers expect from candidates in a competitive job market.

Role

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Campus Services team, working on our city campus to help fulfil our commitment to providing a quality cleaning service to the academic environment.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Cleaning Team Leader to join our team. As part of Estates and Facilities, you will help create a positive environment that supports the learning, teaching, and research activities of the University.

This is a hands‑on role where attention to detail, pride in your work and a commitment to excellent customer service are essential. You will work as part of a supportive team to maintain the University's buildings to the highest standards, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and welcoming for our diverse community and focuses on the student experience.

As a Cleaning Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Cleaners in this busy and varied role incorporating all duties related to both general and reactive cleaning, assistance with ceremonies and corporate events and ensuring all buildings are maintained to the highest standard to enhance our facilities for all students, staff and visitors.

Ideal Candidate

We Are Looking For An Individual Who:

• Has previous supervisory experience
• Has previous cleaning experience
• Is able to work on your own initiative
• Has knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness.
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Are reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Has good communication skills.
• Are willing to undertake training and development as required.

The position is part of a large team on campus, working within allocated university buildings. You will be required to work 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 5:00-8:00pm.

The salary shown will be pro-rated down to reflect the part time hours.

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