Head of Housekeeping

Robinson College University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Head of Housekeeping to lead the team in maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation across the College. This full-time role requires a passionate leader with significant experience in housekeeping management, staff motivation, and budget planning. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a proactive, organized approach to their work. With a supportive environment and numerous benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant educational setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Uniform provided

Contributory pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Free lunch for qualifying employees

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Free parking (subject to capacity)

Qualifications

• Experience managing a housekeeping department with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop a housekeeping team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Housekeeping Department, ensuring cleanliness and presentation.
• Manage departmental costs and compliance with legal standards.

Skills

Housekeeping Management

Staff Management

Budget Planning

Excellent Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Experience in Housekeeping Function

Job description

The College is seeking to appoint a full-time Head of Housekeeping. The Head of Housekeeping has management responsibility for all housekeeping matters, maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and presentation of rooms throughout the College.

This is a crucial role leading the Housekeeping Department, and we are looking for someone with experience in managing a housekeeping department or function with the ability to motivate and develop the housekeeping team.

The primary responsibilities include knowledge and oversight of college accommodation, management of departmental costs to achieve objectives within the departmental budget, and ensuring compliance with all legal instruments that affect the departmental operation.

The ability to work flexibly is essential. The normal working pattern is Monday to Friday, but there will be a need to work some additional hours during the week or at weekends, and the post participates in the on-call out-of-hours rota as part of the housekeeping management team.

The successful applicant must be passionate about maintaining the highest standards, with a motivating attitude that inspires others. As well as experience in managing a housekeeping function including strategy, staffing, and budget planning, you will need to be well-organised and have a ‘can-do’ approach to all areas of the role, including a willingness to roll your sleeves up when necessary. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with demonstrable significant staff management experience.

Benefits of the role include:

1. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to an additional 5 days
2. Uniform provided
3. Contributory auto-enrolment pension scheme
4. Death in service benefit
5. Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
6. Free lunch in College for qualifying employees
7. Enhanced sick pay after qualifying period
8. Enhanced family-friendly pay after qualifying period
9. Access to a benefits website which provides savings and discounts on a wide variety of purchases, as well as days out, gift cards and other offers
10. Cycle to Work scheme
11. Training and development opportunities
12. Free parking may be available subject to capacity
13. Access to University Card with subsidised travel on U bus between Madingley Road Park and Ride or Cambridge Train Station and the College

Closing date for applications: Friday 8 November at 9am

Interviews will be held on: Week commencing 18 November

Completed applications should be sent by email to [e-mail] or posted to HR Team, Robinson College, Cambridge, CB3 9AN.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience