Events Cleaning Supervisor

Adecco; Newbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career prospects

Ongoing training

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an Events Cleaning Supervisor in Newbury to oversee cleaning and presentation at a busy events venue. The role is 40 hours per week at £14.95 per hour, with a temp-to-perm path and requirements for evening/weekend work.

The successful candidate will supervise teams, plan workloads, maintain high presentation standards, and ensure safety and customer satisfaction during events. Immediate start and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning operations or facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning and presentation teams and allocate workloads.
• Coordinate event preparation and post-event cleaning activities.
• Carry out inspections of cleanliness, presentation and service quality.
• Lead by example and promote teamwork and high standards of service.
• Assist with recruitment, induction, training and performance management of staff.
• Coordinate staffing, agency workers, equipment and consumables.
• Respond to operational issues and customer requests.
• Complete reports, rotas and audits as required.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and presentation.

Skills

Cleaning operations

Team supervision

Organisation & planning

Communication

Customer service

IT systems & reporting

Health & safety knowledge

Flexibility

Full UK driving licence

Team player

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Events Cleaning Supervisor

Location: Newbury

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: £14.95 per hour

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Cleaning Supervisor to support the delivery of high-quality cleaning and venue presentation services at a busy events venue in Newbury, starting immediately.

This is an operational supervisory role where you will work closely with the management team to ensure the venue is maintained to the highest standards, supporting both day-to-day operations and large-scale events. You will play a key role in supervising cleaning teams, coordinating resources, maintaining presentation standards and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for visitors, guests and staff. The role requires flexibility in working patterns, including evenings, weekends and event days, to meet the operational demands of the venue.

The successful candidate will lead by example, motivate frontline teams and help deliver an exceptional customer experience before, during and after events.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support operational cleaning and presentation teams.
• Allocate workloads and ensure tasks are completed to agreed standards and timescales.
• Support the planning and delivery of event operations, including pre-event preparation and post-event cleaning activities.
• Carry out regular inspections to monitor cleanliness, presentation and service quality.
• Lead by example, promoting teamwork, professionalism and high customer service standards.
• Assist with recruitment, induction, training and performance management of staff.
• Coordinate staffing levels, agency workers, equipment and consumables.
• Respond promptly to operational issues and customer requests.
• Complete operational reports, rotas, audits and other documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery and overall presentation standards.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within cleaning operations, facilities management, venue presentation or a similar operational environment.
• Experience supervising frontline teams and driving high performance standards.
• Strong organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to management.
• Competent IT skills, including completing reports, rotas and operational records.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Desirable

• Experience working within a large public-facing venue, stadium, event space or similar environment.
• Experience supporting event-day operations.
• Relevant cleaning, facilities management or supervisory qualifications.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety certification.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, environmental management and safe systems of work.
• Experience coordinating agency workers and managing operational resources.

What We Offer

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects.
• Competitive hourly rate of £14.95 per hour.
• 40-hour working week.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and exciting events environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team-focused culture.

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