Domestic Services Supervisor

St Edward's School; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edward's School in Oxford is seeking a proactive Domestic Services Supervisor to lead cleaning teams across teaching facilities, boarding houses and staff accommodation. You will supervise staff, ensure COSHH and health & safety compliance, and maintain high cleaning standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication and IT skills to coordinate daily workloads and deliver an outstanding environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in cleaning, housekeeping or facilities
• Knowledge of COSHH and health & safety procedures
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning staff and delegating tasks
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across facilities
• Support delivery of an outstanding environment for pupils, staff and visitors

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

IT skills

Prioritising workloads

Education

IOSH or other health & safety qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Domestic Services Supervisor to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness across St Edward’s.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and supportive department responsible for maintaining teaching facilities, leisure spaces, boarding houses and staff accommodation. Working closely with the Deputy Domestic Services and Lettings Manager, you will play an important role in supervising staff, maintaining operational standards and supporting the delivery of an outstanding environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will have previous supervisory experience in a cleaning or housekeeping environment, experience of working in accordance with COSHH and safe working procedures and good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience within a cleaning, housekeeping or facilities environment, together with a strong understanding of cleaning standards, health and safety requirements, and staff management.Essential requirements:Good standard of education and communication skills.At least one year's supervisory or managerial experience.Knowledge of cleaning best practice and health and safety procedures.Experience working to COSHH, manual handling and cleaning regulations.Strong leadership, communication and customer service skills.Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.Ability to prioritise workloads, solve problems and work effectively under pressure.High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.Desirable requirements:Relevant cleaning, housekeeping or facilities qualification.Supervisory/management training.Health & Safety qualification such as IOSH.Experience working in a school or residential environment.Full UK driving licence.Personal qualities:Reliable, resilient and professional.Able to motivate and support a diverse team.Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and equality.Flexible, diplomatic and customer focused.Dedicated to delivering an excellent cleaning service.