Cleaning Team Leader

Cleaning Team Leader Location: Knights Park Campus, KT1 2QJ Salary: £14,428 per annum Contract: Part-time, Permanent Hours: 15 per week, Monday–Friday Kingston University Services Company (KUSCO) provides a comprehensive repair and maintenance service across Kingston University sites, helping to ensure the smooth running of our campuses, facilities, and equipment. We’re looking for a Cleaning Team Leader to join our team at Knights Park. This is a frontline role supervising and supporting our cleaning team, ensuring all areas of the campus are kept clean and safe. You’ll also get involved in hands-on cleaning duties and occasional campus security tasks. What you’ll be doing Your main base will be Knights Park Campus, and your duties will include: * Supervising and supporting the daily cleaning operation to meet Client Service Level Agreements (SLAs). * Allocating and organising cleaning staff according to daily schedules. * Assisting with cleaning duties when staffing levels require it. * Ensuring cleaning is carried out safely and in line with standards. * Maintaining local storage areas and cleaning cupboards, including stock levels and equipment. * Managing keys responsibly and developing a detailed knowledge of your working areas. * Using company software (PLANON) to report supply requirements, defects, or safety concerns. * Delivering training, toolbox talks, and guidance to cleaning staff. * Locking and unlocking buildings and responding to, resetting, and investigating fire alarms. * You’ll occasionally be asked to take on additional tasks, with flexibility and support from the Campus Services Supervisor. What we’re looking for To succeed in this role, you’ll need: * Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role (preferred). * At least 2 years’ cleaning experience. * Flexibility to adapt routines and working practices. * Initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision. * A strong drive for quality and excellence. * Good communication and teamworking skills. Why join us? This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your work directly supports the student and staff experience at Kingston University. You’ll join a friendly, supportive team and have opportunities to develop your skills further. If you have the experience and enthusiasm to make a difference in this role, apply today! No agencies please