Location: Portsmouth Reports to: Operations Manager Hours: 40 hours per week Pay Rate: £15.48 per hour About the Role Are you a proven housekeeping leader who thrives on delivering excellence, inspiring teams, and exceeding client expectations? They are seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to lead their housekeeping operation in Portsmouth on a 12 month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role, drive high standards, and make a real impact within a fast-paced hotel environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate, and develop your team to achieve operational and service excellence • Oversee daily housekeeping operations, including stock, linen, equipment, and workflows • Ensure all health, safety, and compliance standards are consistently met • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders • Monitor performance, manage budgets, and drive cost efficiencies • Recruit, train, and coach team members, recognising and developing talent • Conduct regular room inspections to uphold quality standards and continuous improvement • Support wider business needs, including attending meetings and preparing reports Requirements • Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper within a hotel environment • Available to Start in July 2026 for an initial period of 12 months until July 2027 • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills • Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and operational performance • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance standards • Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills • Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and maintain a positive attitude If you have strong head housekeeping experience and are available to start in July 2026 for a 12 month maternity cover contract, they would love to hear from you. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months Ability to commute/relocate: Portsmouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) You may have experience of the following: Head Housekeeper, Senior Housekeeper, Housekeeping Manager, Assistant Housekeeping Manager, Hospitality Operations Manager, Cleaning Operations Manager, Facilities Services Supervisor, Hotel Services Manager, Accommodation Manager, or Domestic Services Manager. REF-228 473