Job Title: Housekeeping Team Leader - Student Accommodation
Location: London, King's College Cluster
Company: Reputable Student Accommodation Company
Salary: 26,862 - 29,887 per annum + Bonuses + Company Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Housekeeping Team Leader to join our reputable student accommodation company in London. The successful candidate will lead our Housekeeping Team in maintaining a clean, orderly, and welcoming environment within the King's College Cluster. This role will involve overseeing housekeeping operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are upheld throughout the accommodation. The position requires a hands-on approach to operational work, with approximately 60% of time spent on housekeeping duties and 40% on office-based responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership:
- Lead, train, and supervise the Housekeeping Team, ensuring all staff members understand their roles and responsibilities.
- Schedule and allocate tasks efficiently, ensuring adequate coverage and timely completion of cleaning duties.
- Operational Management:
- Conduct regular inspections of accommodation areas, identifying cleaning needs and coordinating cleaning schedules.
- Ensure all communal areas, student rooms, and facilities are maintained to high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
- Housekeeping Duties:
- Perform hands-on cleaning tasks as needed, including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
- Kitchen Inspections, End of Tenancy Cleans and general building upkeep.
- Student Experience:
- Work closely with other teams to enhance the overall student experience within the accommodation, providing a clean and comfortable living environment.
- Respond promptly to student feedback and requests, addressing any cleanliness concerns or issues.
- Health & Safety Compliance:
- Enforce health and safety standards and protocols related to housekeeping activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and implement corrective actions to mitigate hazards and maintain a safe working environment.
- Administrative Duties:
- Maintain accurate records of cleaning schedules, inventory, and equipment, utilizing appropriate systems and software.
- Prepare reports and updates for management, highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.
- Prepare trackers for summer cleans.
- Liaise with external contractors and manage performance
7. Requirements:
- Previous experience in a housekeeping or cleaning management role, preferably within the hospitality, student accommodation, or property management sector.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
- Full Driving License
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with staff and students.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to housekeeping activities.
- Flexibility to perform hands-on cleaning duties as well as office-based administrative tasks.
- Relevant qualifications in hospitality management, housekeeping, or a related field would be advantageous.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 26,862.00- 29,887.00 per year