Housekeeping Team Leader

Kentjobs; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Sheerness is seeking a Housekeeping Team Leader to maintain high cleanliness standards and lead the housekeeping team. The ideal candidate should have leadership experience and a willingness to learn. This role offers 15 hours of work per week and a salary of £11,598 per year, along with generous benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Exclusive discounts and perks

Flexible personal leave

Wellbeing and health support

Culture and recognition

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in team leadership in a cleaning environment is preferable.
• Ability to learn quickly and maintain high work standards.
• Health and safety certificate is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the housekeeping team.
• Ensure high levels of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Perform various cleaning tasks using industry-standard machinery.

Skills

Team leadership

Cleaning standards

Positive attitude

Motivation

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Job description

About The Role

Lead our Housekeeping Team and Ensure Quality in the Spaces where Students to Succeed

East Kent Colleges Group are seeking a Housekeeping Team leader to join the Group within the busy Estates Department at Sheppey College.

You will have a positive attitude, with the ability to motivate and lead a team of housekeepers while maintaining high levels of cleanliness and hygiene. You will also be able to perform the array of cleaning tasks including the use of machinery widely used in the industry.

Key Details:

• Hours per week: 15
• Shift pattern: 05.30 to 08.30 Mon to Fri
• Salary per year: £11,598

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

• Generous Annual Leave - 24 days FTE per annum, +5 days after 5 years
• Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. Aspiring Leaders Development Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
• Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College
• Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
• Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution

About You

You will preferably have previous experience of team leadership and cleaning in a commercial environment as well as the ability to learn quickly and maintain high standards of work.

You will also have a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or be willing to work towards these (the College will support with such qualifications).

A health and safety certificate would be of benefit but not essential as training is provided.

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