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Head Housekeeper
Salary: 30,000 per annum
A leading facilities management company is looking for an experienced and motivated Head Housekeeper to oversee housekeeping operations at a busy client site. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, uphold exceptional cleanliness standards, and play a key part in delivering a first-class experience for building users and guests.
About the Role
As Head Housekeeper, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the housekeeping function. You'll ensure service excellence, manage your on-site team, uphold health and safety requirements, and support the achievement of performance and budget targets.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strong leadership and guidance to the housekeeping team to maintain outstanding service levels.
Build effective working relationships with site management and client representatives.
Carry out regular inspections of rooms, floors, and communal areas to ensure consistently high standards.
Monitor budgets and support cost-control initiatives.
Deliver weekly operational reports to the Facilities/Operations Manager.
Lead on recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of housekeeping staff.
Ensure all team members receive appropriate training, coaching, and support.
Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and company policies.
Foster a positive, professional, and reliable team culture.
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience as a Head Housekeeper or in a similar supervisory role within hospitality or facilities management.
Strong team leadership skills and a history of motivating and developing staff.
Excellent communication skills with confidence using IT systems for scheduling, reporting, and staff management.
Experience delivering training and upholding health and safety standards.
Proactive, flexible, approachable, and committed to maintaining high standards-plus a good sense of humour.
Benefits
Private medical insurance
Generous holiday allowance
Full training and ongoing professional development
Clear pathways for career progression
Retail discounts
Access to confidential mental health and wellbeing support
Workplace pension scheme
Life insurance
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If you're an experienced housekeeping professional ready to take the lead at a well-established site, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help deliver exceptional service within a dynamic facilities management environment.
