Operations Team Leader

Operations Team LeaderInterviews are expected to be held 27 October 2025. This role will be based on the university campus.

Are you passionate about keeping a clean and hygienic environment? Do you want to create a safe and healthy campus for our staff, students, and visitors? Do you have excellent customer service skills?

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed individual to join us as Operations Team Leader in cleaning services. Responsible for a team of cleaning staff in a designated area across the main campus. Your main focus will be to provide an efficient and effective cleaning service, to the highest of standards, ensuring a positive and enjoyable campus experience for all of our students, staff, and visitors.

You will have significant experience of supervising staff and delivering a high standard of customer service. A flexible approach is important as you may be required to work on weekends, bank holidays, University closed days, and cover University open days. You will also be part of a large and diverse Facilities Directorate team who are both extremely supportive and fully engaged with providing the best possible service.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That\''s 42 days a year!

Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development and Professional Learning team.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Rebecca Kirk, Operations ManagerEmail: R.Kirk@leeds.ac.uk

Please see details of the University\''s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief.

Further Details

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service: Facilities Directorate

School/Institute: Cleaning Services

Category: Operational Support

Grade: Grade 4

Salary: £26,707 to £28,778 per annum pro-rata

Working Time: 15 hours per week (weekend role 7.5 hrs Sat and 7.5 hrs Sunday)

Post Type: Part Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term (15 March 2026 cover is required for a member of staff on leave/absence)

Release Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025

Closing Date: Monday 13 October 2025

Interview Date: Monday 27 October ..... full job details .....