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.
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