Housekeeping Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.