Housekeeping Supervisor: Lead Cleanliness & Team Excellence

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development programmes

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Retail discounts

Cinema discounts

Wellness & fitness classes

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a proactive Housekeeping Supervisor for Goodenough College in Greater London. You will supervise a housekeeping team, ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety, and coordinate tasks across site operations.

The role requires leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication to maintain a welcoming environment. The position covers 40 hours per week, with a 5-out-of-7 shift pattern including some weekends, and an early start window from 8am.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising housekeeping staff.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning procedures and chemicals.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage schedules.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily housekeeping operations across all assigned areas
• Allocate daily tasks and schedules to housekeeping staff and provide support where needed
• Monitor staff performance, provide on-the-job coaching, and report issues
• 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
• Promote a positive working environment and high standards of customer service

Skills

Housekeeping supervision

Leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

English proficiency

Communication skills

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a proactive Housekeeping Supervisor for Goodenough College in Greater London. You will supervise a housekeeping team, ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety, and coordinate tasks across site operations.

The role requires leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication to maintain a welcoming environment. The position covers 40 hours per week, with a 5-out-of-7 shift pattern including some weekends, and an early start window from 8am.