Cleaning Supervisor

Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost 3 million safe, spread over more than 1,200 sq. km. Manchester in particular has been billed as the most diverse city in Europe with its population speaking at least 200 different languages, leading to the city being named as Britain’s "City of languages".
GMP are committed to ensure that the make-up of our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve and we recognise that having a diverse workforce makes us more approachable and relevant to the public.
Business Support Services Branch provides a wide range of specialist support to GMP, enabling the Force to provide the best possible service to the public of Greater Manchester.
The Facilities Section of the Business Support Services Branch is made up of various units. All of these units assist the Force in tackling crime by ensuring that GMP Officers and Police Staff are equipped with the right buildings, facilities and equipment to provide the most proficient and supportive service available. Facilities Staff are committed to promoting and enhancing the appearance and condition of the GMP Estate and to improving the processes by which we deliver services in supporting our customers' objectives.
GMP are looking for four highly motivated and experienced Cleaning Supervisors. These are new positions and will support the newly appointed Cleaning Manager in providing cleaning excellence across GMPs large and complex estate.
This exciting new role is key to achieving an outstanding cleaning service across all our sites. The successful candidate will manage up to 20 cleaners, will have good communication skills and extensive line management experience including managing staff development, attendance and performance. The role will be suitable for those individuals who are able to plan and allocate cleaning work across multiple areas or sites, check and maintain the expected quality standards ensuring health and safety compliance. You will need to have a good understanding of cleaning methods, equipment and materials.
Supervisors will provide training and undertake personnel duties in respect of performance and attendance management. You will be mobile - visiting your designated buildings on a weekly basis, making regular contact with your cleaners and providing cover for leave, sickness or vacancies for other Cleaning Supervisors and buildings as required.
Supervisors will liaise regularly with District and Branch customers and Facilities Managers to ensure site cleaning requirements are met and there is a coordinated approach to the service.