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.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 and Budgetary Ownership: Work directly with the Bursar to manage department budgets, optimise staffing, and oversee procurement. Safety First: Champion Health and Safety compliance across the team (COSHH, Legionella checks, Risk Assessments, and contractor management). People and 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 ..... full job details .....