Housekeeping Services Supervisor (Part-time)

Downing College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious college in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Services Supervisor to oversee Domestic Assistants and ensure efficient housekeeping services. The role offers 20-25 hours per week at a salary of £15,482-£19,352 per annum. Candidates must have supervisory and substantial housekeeping experience, along with strong leadership skills. This position involves hands-on cleaning tasks and the ability to work independently. An attractive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a Housekeeping role and supervisory role within hospitality.
• Comfortable with hands-on cleaning tasks as needed.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and prioritise tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Domestic Assistants to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Liaise with student residents regarding the care of facilities.
• Assist the Head Housekeeper and Head of Housekeeping.

Skills

Strong initiative

Proactive approach

Leadership

Detailed knowledge of cleaning products

Good understanding of Health & Safety provisions

Proficiency in emails and databases

Team player

Flexible approach to tasks

Education

GCSE Grade C in Maths or English or equivalent

Job description

Information

Housekeeping Services Supervisor (Part-time). Salary from £15,482-£19,352 per annum for 20-25 hours per week.

An excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation in a varied and fulfilling role in a small friendly team. Your day‑to‑day duties will include:

• Supervising the Domestic Assistants to ensure the delivery of a timely and efficient Housekeeping Service
• Liaising with student residents to encourage responsible use and care of residential facilities
• Management of attendance, performance and conduct
• Assisting the Head Housekeeper and Head of Housekeeping with their responsibilities
• Liaising with other departments, including Maintenance and Accommodation, as required

This is a hands‑on position, so you must be comfortable getting involved in cleaning tasks when required. This is not an office‑based role, and only 10% of the weekly working time will be spent on administrative duties.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C (or above) in Maths or English or equivalent
• Substantial experience in a Housekeeping role as well as in a supervisory role within a hospitality environment
• Strong initiative, a proactive approach, and the ability to lead by example
• Detailed knowledge of the usage and application of a range of cleaning products
• Good understanding of relevant Health & Safety provisions, including COSHH, manual handling and lone working
• Proficiency in the use of emails and databases
• A good command of the English language. The ideal candidate will be a team player, with a flexible approach to tasks and able to work without direct supervision, prioritising a busy workload

About Downing College

Founded in 1800, Downing College in the University of Cambridge has a unique and magnificent setting among twenty acres of lawns and trees, yet is located in the centre of Cambridge. The open landscape has a superb collection of neo‑classical buildings from the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty‑first centuries. Those living and working in Downing enjoy a beautiful environment unique in Cambridge in its spaciousness. The College is composed of approximately 50 Fellows and 200 non‑academic staff and its aim is to help all students to develop their academic ability and personal potential during their time here. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and informal community for Fellows, staff and students alike. Set within this expansive and beautiful landscape, Downing also has a thriving conference business and provides customers with a choice of superior conference, meeting and theatre facilities.

Details of the role

The post of Housekeeping Services Supervisor is a permanent, part‑time role. The hours of work available are either 20 or 25 hours per week, Monday‑Friday (although some weekend working will be required - for which notice will be given), with a daily unpaid 30‑minute lunch break. There is potential for a degree of flexibility on start/finish times. The annual salary is £15,482-£19,352 per annum for 20‑25 hours per week (Step 33 on the College Salary Scale). In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package. Please see the attached document here for further details. (Please note that those benefits which are non‑contractual may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion).

Application Process

Application Process