Housekeeping Supervisor

Compass Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP access

Travel discounts with major providers

Discounts on groceries

Job summary

Compass Group UK at Goodenough College is seeking a proactive Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and maintain high cleanliness and safety standards across the site.

The role requires leadership, attention to detail, and excellent English communication. Working 40 hours per week, 5 days with some weekend shifts, the post offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a housekeeping supervisory or team leader role.
• Excellent knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment and chemicals.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily housekeeping operations across all areas.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety and presentation standards.
• Allocate daily tasks and schedules to staff and provide support.
• Monitor staff performance and provide on-the-job coaching.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, COSHH.
• Maintain attendance, inventory and incident records.
• Liaise with maintenance and front of house to coordinate services.
• Assist with recruitment, inductions and training of new team members.
• Promote a positive working environment and high guest service standards.

Skills

Supervising staff

Staff coordination

Cleaning procedures

Leadership

English proficiency

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Housekeeping Supervisor - Goodenough College

• £16.75 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Working 5 out of 7 days, including some weekends
• Earliest start 8am, latest finish 8pm

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Housekeeping Supervisor to support the effective day-to-day operation of the housekeeping team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising staff, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily housekeeping operations across all assigned areas
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety, and presentation standards are consistently met
• Allocate daily tasks and schedules to housekeeping staff and provide support where needed
• Monitor staff performance, provide on-the-job coaching, and report any issues to management
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, COSHH
• Maintain accurate records including attendance, inventory, and incident reports
• Liaise with other departments (e.g., maintenance, front of house) to coordinate services and respond to urgent needs
• Assist with recruitment, inductions and training of new team members
• Promote a positive working environment and uphold high standards of customer service

Essential

• Previous experience in a housekeeping supervisory or team leader role
• Excellent knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment, and chemicals
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Good organisational and time-management abilities
• Able to work flexibly, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends if required
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Computer skills/ Excel skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and COSHH
• Experience working in (e.g., an educational, hospitality, or healthcare setting)

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!