Head of Housekeeping Exeter, England
Job description
Monday-Friday (12:30-21:00). There may be some flexibility over the start time, please state in your application
Oxygen House, Exeter, EX1 3LH
26-30K per annum, plus generous company benefits
Closing date for applications 09:00 on Friday 31st March
This role is responsible for leading our housekeeping team based at our offices, Oxygen House, Exeter.
We are not your typical office, and this is not a typical housekeeping role. We are in the business of creating exceptional experiences and inspirational spaces to ensure the best working environments for our teams.
We require a keen eye for presentation and attention to detail, a warm and approachable customer-focused manner and an appetite to understand and deliver our sustainability goals. For exceptional people, we will provide an exceptional place of work (and benefits)
The core hours for this role overseeing the team will be Monday – Friday from 1230 – 2100. There may be occasional weekend work.
Duties will include:
- Being visible and the face of housekeeping services within the building.
- Direct management / Supervision of the in-house cleaning team.
- Ensure immaculate cleaning standards are presented throughout.
- Reporting and acting on any issues that require attention.
- Delivering a program of consistent improvement.
- Ordering and Managing Cleaning equipment and stock.
- Monitoring, operating site security systems, including opening or closing the building at end of the day.
- Meeting health and safety standards throughout the building, including fire regulations.
- Participating in emergency planning and training, to play an active part in any emergency procedures.
- Exceptional customer service skills and approach
- Proven management/team leadership experience
- PC literate, with PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Word skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills; good judgement; can think outside of the norm
- Self- motivated; able to work on own initiative
- Team player; by working closely with colleagues you will be constantly striving to improve the environment within Oxygen House
- An excellent communicator who is happy in dealing with senior management along with team members
- Ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of people/customers at different levels; approachable individual with a professional manner
- Practical in nature; able to get things done
- Awareness of health & safety procedures
Benefits of working with us
We have a range of great onsite facilities including free plant-based meals, unlimited hot and cold drinks, gym, activities and sports classes, social and charity events.
On top of this you will have the opportunity to participate in our broad and extensive range of company benefits, these include:
Family and Finance Benefits - Enhanced parental leave, Contributory pension (matched up to 5%), Group life assurance, Employee assistance programme
Heath Benefits - Private medical insurance, Private dental insurance, Virtual GP, Eyecare vouchers, Flu Vaccinations
Green Benefits - Green travel incentive, Cycle to work scheme, Electric car scheme and charging
Annual Leave - 25 days’, rising to 30 days’ after 5 years’ service
About us
Oxygen House Group’s purpose is to make positive environmental and social impact at scale. Companies within our group are involved in education technology, sustainable property development, renewable energy and conservation and natural capital. Click to read more about us!
Our recruitment process
We have designed our recruitment process to enable you to find out everything you need to know as to what makes Oxygen House a great place to work, as well as providing you with the opportunity to showcase your skills and expertise. Below is an outline of what to expect:
Office interview - 12th/13th April 2023
If you have been successful, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview at our offices based in Exeter. You will meet with people you will work closely with, undertake a role-focussed task and be able to ask any additional questions you may have about Oxygen House.
If you have any questions, require a different method of application, or there's any way we can support you in our recruitment process then please contact us 01392 440437.
We look forward to hearing from you
Oxygen House is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Oxygen House does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. Therefore, we are unfortunately not able to process any applications that require sponsorship.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free fitness classes
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Exeter: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
