Housekeeping Supervisor in Nottingham

Housekeeping Supervisor

Salary £25,073 to £28,108 per annum pro‑rata. Posts will initially be offered at the minimum salary point with progression to the higher salary point achieved through an annual incremental pay rise.

Area Halls Management – University Park

Location University Park

Closing Date Monday 15 December 2025

Reference NHE270725

We are looking for an experienced and customer focussed Housekeeping Supervisor to join the Halls Management Team on either University Park or Jubilee Campus. Working within the Halls Management Team you will manage large teams of Housekeeping Assistants and oversee the day‑to‑day running of the Halls Housekeeping/cleaning function. Main duties include staff management, monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards in bedrooms and public spaces, identifying areas for service improvement, and all aspects of line managing a team of direct reports. You will also order and maintain linen, chemical and equipment stock levels and monitor the care of equipment within the unit.

Candidates should be customer focussed, have previous staff supervision or management experience and work experience gained within a similar role at a similar level. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of industry recognised cleaning techniques and have experience of stock management.

Further details regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile.

What’s in it for you?

• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 (pro‑rata) days per year plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Ongoing support to develop your skills, career and gain industry‑recognised qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service – 24/7 support.
• Supplier discounts, travel and reward schemes.
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state‑of‑the‑art sports facilities.
• A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year plus the tools you need to do a great job.
• Uniform provided.

Hours of work are either 24 or 30 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 (including regular weekends) with hours worked between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. We are committed to supporting work‑life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking compressed working arrangements. This is a permanent, part‑time post.

The successful candidate will be expected to attend the Estates and Facilities training courses which run Monday to Friday mornings. Further details will be given at interview.

If you have any informal inquiry, please contact David Butler – dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent to this e‑mail will not be considered.

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