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. REF-228 473