Housekeeping Team Leader: Lead Cleanliness & Standards

NHS; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare trust is seeking a Housekeeping Team Leader to supervise a team and ensure high cleanliness standards across clinical and non-clinical areas. Responsibilities include daily task allocation, monitoring performance standards, and staff training. The ideal candidate should have a GCSE education including Maths and English and knowledge of NHS cleaning standards, along with a willingness to obtain relevant qualifications. This role supports an inclusive environment and values diversity.

Qualifications

• Basic education including Maths and English qualifications.
• Willingness to undertake training in cleaning and infection control.
• Knowledge of NHS policies, health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of housekeeping assistants.
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor standards of cleanliness.
• Ensure staff training and materials are adequate for tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of NHS Cleaning Standards

Knowledge of health and safety

Knowledge of COSHH

Knowledge of equality and diversity issues

Formal Management Training

Education

Basic Education to GCSE level including Maths and English

Level 2 Cleaning qualification or equivalent

Level 2 Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Certificate in First Line Supervisory Management

Job description

A leading UK healthcare trust is seeking a Housekeeping Team Leader to supervise a team and ensure high cleanliness standards across clinical and non-clinical areas. Responsibilities include daily task allocation, monitoring performance standards, and staff training. The ideal candidate should have a GCSE education including Maths and English and knowledge of NHS cleaning standards, along with a willingness to obtain relevant qualifications. This role supports an inclusive environment and values diversity.