Housekeeping Supervisor

Job Title

Housekeeping Supervisor

Hours / Weeks

Full-time37.5 hrs per week

Salary

4.5 - £29,588 per annum

About the College

Worcester College is one of the 39 constituent Colleges of the University of Oxford and is home to a vibrant academic community of around 75 Fellows, a lively and varied student body of around 400 undergraduates and 200 graduates, and a dedicated expert team of 150 professional staff, all representing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The College strategy is to be a forward-looking college (https://www.worc.ox.ac.uk/news-events/news/introducing-our-five-year-college-strategy). Our values are excellence, inspiration, community, inclusivity and trustworthiness. The College is situated at the heart of Oxford in a beautiful environment that the whole community enjoys.

Job Responsibilities

The Housekeeping Supervisor role is an important position within the Housekeeping Department at Worcester College. The post is responsible for supervising a team of housekeeping staff (Scouts) to ensure that cleaning standards are maintained across the many room types within the College. The team are responsible for ensuring that areas are kept clean, tidy and comfortable at all times for our members and guests, and that any maintenance issues are reported. As a key point of contact, the Housekeeping Supervisor will work closely with the Deputy Housekeeping Manager to ensure that requirements are identified and delivered by the team of staff.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of cleaning processes including product selection; a good understanding of customer service; experience and knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace; a flexible, positive and helpful manner with a high degree of personal and professional integrity; and be a strong team-player with the ability to motivate and engage a team.

Application process

Please complete the Application Form and Equality Monitoring Form below.

Closing date

Wednesday 3rd June 2026, midnight

Interview date

TBC

If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks including Right to Work, proof of identity and two references (including your most recent employer), and Enhanced DBS Check.

Staff are requested to work in a way which reduces their environmental impact and uses resources effectively. This includes commitment to the College Environmental Sustainability Policy, and Procurement and Purchasing Policy

Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy prior to the end date if a suitable candidate is found.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Worcester College is equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Worcester College actively welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students. As a Disability Confident employer, all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability.