Job Details
Job title: Housekeeping Coordinator
Department: Estates and Property Services Directorate
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: 6
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Hours: 35 hours per week
About the Role
The Housekeeping Coordinator ensures the cleanliness, safety and overall well‑being of the SOAS environment, creating a welcoming and safe atmosphere for students, staff and visitors. Reporting directly to the Head of Housekeeping Services, the Coordinator works collaboratively within a dynamic team to deliver high‑quality, efficient services.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the Head of Housekeeping Services to ensure consistent delivery of services;
* Monitoring compliance with SOAS health, safety and operational standards;
* Responding promptly to service requests while maintaining flexibility to meet the needs of the University;
* Collaborating with other departments to enhance operational efficiency.
This position requires a hands‑on approach, excellent communication skills across all levels of the SOAS community, a professional, diligent attitude and the ability to manage routine tasks efficiently.
Qualifications
* Friendly and approachable manner;
* Strong supervisory skills and ability to manage a variety of routine tasks;
* Proactive approach with the ability to respond swiftly to new demands;
* Experience within the higher education sector is an advantage.
Right to Work
Successful candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain and the right to work for the duration of employment. Sponsorship is not available for candidates who do not possess the right to work in the UK.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from working class, first‑generation higher education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and under‑represented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
What We Offer
* Generous Holiday Entitlement: 44 days of holiday (30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 5 closure days over Christmas and Easter)
* Flexible Working Arrangements
* Occupational pension scheme
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Health and Well‑being initiatives, including cycle‑to‑work scheme, eye tests and season ticket loan
* Enhanced Family Leave: maternity, paternity, partner leave, and shared parental leave
* Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support)
* Discounted gym membership
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