Hospital Housekeeping Leader - Clean, Safe & Efficient

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Housekeeping Team Leader to oversee cleaning standards, allocate staff, and support a large housekeeping team across the Trust. You will lead daily operations, drive service quality and ensure a safe, patient‑facing environment.

The role requires strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with a focus on infection prevention, staff development and compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in the cleaning industry
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to supervise a large housekeeping team and manage schedules

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily housekeeping operations across the Trust
• Allocate staff to ensure full area coverage and service standards
• Provide guidance, training and support to Housekeeping Assistants
• Monitor cleaning standards with audits and inspections
• Support workforce management and attendance monitoring

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Organisational skills

Infection prevention

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Housekeeping Team Leader to oversee cleaning standards, allocate staff, and support a large housekeeping team across the Trust. You will lead daily operations, drive service quality and ensure a safe, patient‑facing environment.

The role requires strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with a focus on infection prevention, staff development and compliant practices.