Team Lead - Cleaning Services

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Warwick seeks an experienced Team Lead for its Cleaning Services. In this role, you'll manage a team, ensure cleanliness, and oversee scheduling and training. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in cleaning, strong organisational skills, and knowledge of health and safety standards. The position offers a supportive environment, potential benefits, including a competitive pension, and a commitment to your development and well-being.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Agile working

Annual leave entitlement

Access to discounts platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning services and team leadership is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills required.
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the cleaning team to deliver exceptional service.
• Organise work schedules and allocate tasks effectively.
• Monitor standards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide training and support to team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of health and safety standards

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Lead to oversee our Cleaning Services (Central). In this role, you will manage and lead a team of cleaning operatives, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across our Central Warwick buildings. You will be responsible for scheduling and rostering staff, quality checks, and supporting staff development to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the cleaning team to deliver exceptional service.
• Organise work schedules and allocate tasks effectively.
• Monitor standards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide training and support to team members.
• Liaise with Facilities Management and other departments to meet operational needs.

About You

• Previous experience in cleaning services and team leadership is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in cleaning operations.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to maintaining high standards and creating a positive environment for staff and visitors.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice inaccurately spoken English to the public.

To discuss the role please contact Michelle Titchener on [e-mail]

Closing date: 8th January 2026
Interview date: TBC

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more