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?
We are seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to lead our 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, we 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.
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