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SalaryInformation for the role of (Part-time) HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Salary £13,480 per annum for 20/hours per week
An excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation in a varied and fulfilling role in a small friendly team. Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Supervising the Domestic Assistants to ensure the delivery of a timely and efficient Housekeeping Service
- Liaising with student residents to encourage responsible use and care of residential facilities
- Management of attendance, performance and conduct
- Assisting the Head Housekeeper and Cleaning Services Manager with their responsibilities
- Liaising with other departments, including Maintenance and Accommodation, as required.
To be considered for this interesting role, you will need to have:
- GCSE Grade C (or above) in Maths or English or equivalent
- Substantial experience in a Housekeeping supervisory role within a hospitality environment
- A positive track record for problem-solving
- Detailed knowledge of the usage and application of a range of cleaning products
- A thorough understanding of the responsibilities of a Housekeeping function
- Good understanding of relevant Health & Safety provisions, including COSHH, manual handling and lone working
- The ability to lift, move and bend in order to carry out the requirements of the role, in line with Risk Assessments and after training
- Proficiency in the use of emails and Databases
- A good command of the English language.
The ideal candidate will be a team player, with a flexible approach to tasks and able to work without direct supervision, prioritising a busy workload.
Details of the role
The post of Housekeeping Services Supervisor is a permanent part-time role.
We are seeking an accomplished Housekeeping Services Supervisor.
It is anticipated that 10% of the weekly working time will be spent on administrative duties.
Hours of work 20 hours/week (Monday-Friday, although some weekend working will be required – for which notice will be given), with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break. There is potential for a degree of flexibility on start/finish times. The annual salary is £13,480 per annum for 20 hours per week (Step 29 on the College Salary Scale). In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package including:
- 33 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays) (pro rata if part-time)
- Discretionary Bonus scheme
- Free College lunches on working days
- Pension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%)
- Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7
- Healthcare Cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy)
- Free Life Assurance cover
- Optional subsidised private medical and dental schemes
- Cycle purchase scheme, giving substantial savings on cycle purchase
- Free use of on-site Gym facilities
- Free on-site Car parking
- Social events
- An additional Day Off for your Birthday!
A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that those benefits which are non-contractual may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion).
Application Process
To apply for this position, please complete the online application form OR call HR on 01223 334820 / 01223 334734 to request an application form (paper and on-line options are available).
CLOSING DATE: midday 8 April 2024.
We are pleased to be able offer the recruitment pack in an accessible format. Please contact HR (hr@dow.cam.ac.uk) if you wish to receive the advert, role profile and/or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print.
Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants or extended if there are insufficient applicants.
Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place.
For further information, please contact the HR Office (HR@dow.cam.ac.uk); Tel: 01223 334820.
