Housekeeping Manager

Radley College; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Abingdon is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team responsible for cleaning and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing large teams, hold relevant industry qualifications, and possess strong leadership and financial management skills. This role requires flexibility to work varied hours and ensure high standards of service across all operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large cleaning or housekeeping teams.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and cleaning best practices.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team for cleaning and related services.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Manage budgets and payroll.
• Coordinate housekeeping support for events.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Financial management

Proficiency in IT

Communication

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Education

Relevant industry qualifications

Job description

Radley College is pleased to announce a significant restructure within our Housekeeping Department, creating a number of exciting opportunities to join our growing team. This restructure reflects our commitment to raising standards, improving efficiency, and providing the very best environment for all who use our facilities.

These new roles are designed to strengthen leadership within the department, ensuring high-quality service across all areas. Successful candidates will be confident in supervising staff, committed to maintaining excellent standards, and ready to play a central part in the next stage of our development.

Housekeeping Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team responsible for cleaning, waste management, minor repairs, event set‑ups, and laundry services across school and commercial operations.
• Recruit staff, train, and supervise; organise rotas and schedules.
• Ensure health and safety compliance; maintain up-to-date COSHH documentation.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and payroll; monitor staff performance.
• Provide ongoing training; arrange additional cover during holidays.
• Oversee maintenance of cleaning equipment.
• Liaise with HR on staffing matters; negotiate with suppliers for best value.
• Work closely with the Commercial Team to coordinate housekeeping support for events and residential lettings.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large cleaning or housekeeping teams.
• Relevant industry qualifications.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and financial management skills.
• Proficiency in IT and communication.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and cleaning best practices.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and solutions‑focused approach.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.