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Housekeeping Manager

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Are you a dynamic leader with an eye for detail, a passion for high standards, and a track record of motivating great teams?

Our client is looking for an experienced, hands-on Housekeeping Manager to take the lead in maintaining their historic grounds and properties to an exceptional standard. As a Head of Department, you won't just oversee day-to-day operations—you’ll inspire a large, diverse team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure every student, fellow, and guest experiences the very best of Cambridge hospitality.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading with Impact: Inspire, mentor, and manage a large team of supervisors, cleaners, contract staff, and agency personnel across our central college grounds and external properties.

Maintaining Excellence: Oversee quality assurance checks, workflow allocations, and operational standards to keep the College looking top-notch.

Strategic & Budgetary Ownership: Work directly with the Bursar to manage department budgets, optimise staffing, and oversee procurement.

Safety First: Champion Health & Safety compliance across the team (COSHH, Legionella checks, Risk Assessments, and contractor management).

People & Growth: Manage recruitment, deliver hands-on training, and foster a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

What We’re Looking For

Proven People Manager: Experience leading diverse teams with varied skill sets, cultures, and backgrounds—inspiring confidence and high morale.

Pragmatic Problem-Solver: A "can-do" continuous improvement mindset with a knack for finding smart solutions on the fly.

Strong Communicator: Ability to engage professionally and politely with people at all levels—from students and academic staff to external contractors.

Highly Organised & Budget-Savvy: Skilled at managing complex workloads, tracking expenses, and keeping operations running smoothly.

Tech & Safety Minded: Proficient in MS Office, with strong knowledge (or willingness to master) H&S legislation, COSHH, and room booking systems.

Why this is a great job

Be part of a vibrant, prestigious academic community rich in history.

Take true ownership of a key department with visible, rewarding impact.

Enjoy a collaborative work environment with genuine opportunities for team development.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're a proactive leader ready to bring fresh energy and high standards to a world-renowned institution, we’d love to hear from you

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