Day Cleaning Supervisor

The role

Are you passionate about cleanliness and organisation? Do you thrive in a leadership role? Southwark Council is seeking a dedicated Day Cleaning Supervisor to join our dynamic team!

As a Day Cleaning Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene standards of our facilities across Southwark. Your responsibilities will include supervising a team of cleaners, coordinating cleaning schedules, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and motivate a team of cleaners to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Plan and coordinate cleaning schedules to ensure efficient and effective cleaning of all designated areas.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with cleaning standards and health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor cleaning staff to enhance their skills and performance.
• Liaise with management and other departments to address cleaning-related issues and requirements.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within the cleaning industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations related to cleaning operations.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where you can make a difference every day, apply now to join our team as a Day Cleaning Supervisor at Southwark Council! We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Additional salary details

Benefits and more information:

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

About Southwark Council

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.

Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

 

Recruitment timetable

Application Closing Date: 11:59 PM on the 5^th of August 2024

Interview Dates: 22^nd of August 2024

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

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