Contract type
Permanent
Location
Whittington & Sutton Coldfield
Hours
Part time (30 hours per week) flexible over 7 days including weekends and bank holidays
Annual salary
C1 £27,355.42 to C3 £30, pro rata for part time hours (plus enhancements where applicable)
Last day to apply
14/09/2025
The Lead Housekeeper reports into the facilities Manager and is responsible for the Housekeeping team. The Lead Housekeeper and the housekeeping team are responsible for providing high quality cleaning services across the Hospice in order to offer a safe, clean and welcoming environment to patients, visitors and staff. This is a hands-on cleaning role with supervisory responsibilities.
The Lead Housekeeper will be responsible for supervising, training and guiding housekeeping staff to maintain cleanliness and order within a facility, often managing inventory, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
· Previous supervisory experience
· Experience of training and improving cleaning standards
· Knowledge of colour coding
· Knowledge & understanding Health and Safety at Work
· Knowledge & understanding of cleaning equipment
· Knowledge & experience of COSHH
· Experience of developing and managing rotas
· Experience of managing and ordering cleaning materials
Desirable
· Knowledge & experience of Infection Prevention and control
· Experience of working with a digital rota system
· Experience cleaning in a healthcare environment
Values
· Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
· Practical cleaning skills
· Good customer service skills
· Use electrical cleaning equipment
· Good IT skills
· Good communication skills
· Ability to lead and motivate a team
· Able to prioritise tasks
Personal Attributes
· Empathetic
· Team player
· Able to work under pressure
· Collaborative
· Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
· Eligibility to work in the UK
· Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date.
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,355.42-£30,308.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lichfield WS14 9LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person