Housekeeping Manager

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for a permanent Housekeeping Manager to work for a prestigious University based in Manchester City Centre.

Overall Purpose of the Job

• To take responsibility for the administration of domestic services for a designated area of the campus residences.
• To oversee the work of the Domestic Supervisors for designated Halls of Residence, providing management support and direction for the supervision of local domestic teams.

Salary: Grade 4 £26,444 to £29,605 per annum, depending on relevant experience Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Location: Manchester City Centre

Experience, Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge and experience of coordinating domestic services and the application of housekeeping & health and safety policies and procedures, ideally with a good

understanding and experience of stock and cost control associated with residential management.

• Experienced in the provision of housekeeping/maintenance information and guidance to managers, staff and students.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), demonstrating an ability to deal with a wide range of people.
• Flexible and responsive to customer needs and able to provide information, advice and guidance whilst maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise a variety of work activities in a busy environment and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience of working in a team environment within a large organisation, demonstrating an ability to be flexible and provide support for colleagues.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates numeracy, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively, specifically in relation to stock control management.
• Good computer skills with experience working with Excel, Word and MS Outlook.
• Able to supervise staff and coordinate work activities, ideally with experience of recruiting and developing staff.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the student experience, excellent customer service and to the University's values and behaviours.

Desirable Experience, Skills and Competencies

• NVQ level 3 in business management/hospitality services sector or equivalent extensive experience in facilities management or hospitality services sector.
• IOSH managing safely qualification or willingness to work towards achieving this qualification.
• Knowledge of higher education and student residential experience.

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