Head Scout. Job in Oxford Education & Training Jobs

Pembroke College; Oxford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive and dynamic college in Oxford is seeking a Head Scout to oversee a small team of cleaners. This role requires at least two years of cleaning supervisory experience and includes responsibilities such as managing work rosters, ensuring high cleaning standards, and supporting COSHH compliance. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, pension membership, and free meals during duty.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

University staff pension scheme

Free meals on duty

Travel pass/cycle scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least two years of cleaning supervisory experience is required.
• Ability to manage a team and oversee cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of the GAB Scouts.
• Manage work roster and cleaning service standards.
• Support adherence to COSHH Regulations.
• Serve as a role model for Scouts.

Skills

Cleaning supervisory experience

Team management

Knowledge of COSHH Regulations

Job description

We are looking for a friendly and hardworking Head Scout to oversee the work of a small team of Scouts (cleaners) and ensure that student rooms and communal areas are cleaned to the highest standards. You will have at least two years of cleaning supervisory experience and be a key member of our scouting team.

The successful candidate will receive COSH and supervisory skills training.

Founded in 1624, Pembroke is an inclusive and dynamic College based on a central site in Oxford, with a separate annexe on the Thames a 10-minute walk from the main site. The annexe has 170 student bedrooms.

Additionally, the College has a busy out-of-term conference business that ensures the housekeeping team is busy year-round.

Reporting to the Housekeeping Manager, the Head Scout will be responsible for:

1. Overseeing and supervising the work of the GAB Scouts.
2. Managing the work roster and monitor the standards of cleaning services at the GAB, instituting remedial action/improvements as necessary
3. Supporting the Housekeeping Manager to adhere to COSHH Regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
4. Serving as an excellent Scout, a role model to others, covering duties of Scouts and Head Scout during holidays and absenteeism.
5. Any other duties that may be reasonably required

The position is full-time (37 hours per week). Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, membership of the University staff pension scheme, free meals on duty and a travel pass/cycle scheme. The college offers an Employee Assistance Programme to support the wellbeing of its staff members.