Position: Housekeeping Manager Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Planet Recruitment are working with an exciting new client based in the Abingdon area who are seeking a Housekeeping Manager. The Role: As a Housekeeping Manager, you will oversee the Housekeeping Department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to the organisation and its external commitments. This role demands a hands-on approach to managing a multi-disciplinary team and maintaining exceptional standards across all areas of housekeeping. Main Responsibilities: - Recruit, train, and manage a diverse team including Administrators, Department Supervisors, Caretakers, Cleaners, and Laundry staff. - Create and manage cleaning schedules, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and arranging cover for absences. - Conduct inductions and training for new staff, identify development needs, and provide face-to-face training for new equipment. - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conduct safety briefings, and maintain up-to-date COSHH documentation. - Arrange additional staffing and cleaning support during holiday periods. - Monitor staff performance, conduct appraisals, and address performance issues constructively. - Manage the departmental budget, including termly reforecasting, cost control, and procurement. - Produce payroll records and overtime claims in a timely manner. - Work closely with HR to...