Campus Cleaning Services Supervisor (01317-0326)

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department

Estates - Campus & Cleaning Services

Position Type

Permanent

Salary

£24,685 to £26,707 per annum

About the Role

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Tara O’Connell, Residence Manager at Tara.O-Connellwarwick.ac.uk

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

We are looking for a supervisor to join the Residential Services team within the Estates Department. The role requires you to work with, organise and lead a team of Cleaning Assistants to provide an effective and efficient cleaning service across the University campus. 

This role is 36.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 including Saturdays and Sundays. The usual hours are 8.30 to 5pm, (4pm Fri). Hours will vary so flexibility is required.

You will be looking after a small team of cleaning staff where you will be responsible for ensuring that the cleaning service level is delivered.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who is experienced in managing a team and has knowledge of basic Health and Safety relevant to the role, ensuring that the needs of the business are kept as a priority.

You should have good IT Skills and be confident with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. You should have a friendly and approachable manner and be confident when attending any meetings with other supervisors.

You will need to be a good team player, who works well with others and is keen to provide excellent customer service for our students, staff and visitors to the University.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

Cleaning University of Warwick

About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/ .

* World University Ranking 2026 , Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 22nd March 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: To be confirmed

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal ( ) will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here .

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements .

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments University of Warwick

Job Description

JD Campus Cleaning Services Supervisor (01317).pdf - 219KB

Right to Work in the UK

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.