Specialist Cleaning Team Leader

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of East Anglia is seeking a Specialist Cleaning Team Leader to oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of its external environments. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £24,344 per annum, with opportunities for increments and flexible working hours. Applicants should possess desirable qualifications in IPAF and pressure washing, although training will be provided. The position requires flexibility, including weekend work, and offers a robust benefits package including substantial annual leave.

Benefits

34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications in using platforms (IPAF) and pressure washing.
• Experience in team leadership and operational flexibility.
• Willingness to work Saturdays and adjust to operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness of external areas at the University.
• Operating access platforms and cleaning building facades.
• Ensuring hygiene standards while managing team tasks.

Skills

Flexibility

Team Leadership

Education

IPAF certification - desirable

Tools

Access platforms

Pressure washing equipment

Job description

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University of East Anglia provided pay range

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Base pay range

Estates and Facilities Directorate

Cleaning and Grounds Team

Ref: GG691

Salary on appointment will be £24,344 per annum, with an annual increment up to £25,733 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Cleaning Team Leader to join the Estates Cleaning Department.

Key duties of the role include maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the University of East Anglia’s external areas. This role involves operating access platforms, working at height, pressure washing, and cleaning building facades to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. The role requires flexibility, including weekend work, to meet operational demands.

Qualifications in the use of platforms (IPAF) and pressure washing would be desirable but full training will be provided.

This full-time (36.25 hours per week) post is available immediately on an indefinite basis. Some Saturday morning work will be required as part of the role, with a maximum of 23 Saturdays per year.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 1 July 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Other, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Higher Education

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