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- Job Title: Housekeeping Manager
- Job Reference: VF1167714GilFHM
- Location: Gilwell Park, Essex, United Kingdom
- Salary: £27445.00 to £27445.00
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our team as a Facilities Housekeeping Manager.
- Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QW
- Salary: £27,445 per annum (Band C, Level 3 – Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
- Term: Permanent
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
About the Team and Role:
In this role, you will be the driving force behind the cleanliness and smooth operation of our housekeeping department. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact by leading a dedicated team and improving the daily operations of the estate across the TSA group.
This is a growth opportunity where you can take ownership of the department, working closely with both new and existing team members. Every day will present opportunities to implement changes, enhance services, and ensure the seamless day-to-day functioning of the estate.
As the Facilities Housekeeping Manager, Key Responsibilities:
- Work side by side with the housekeeping team, setting a strong example in a fast-paced 7-day-a-week environment.
- Oversee the administration and management of the housekeeping department
- Inspire, energise, and motivate your team, fostering a culture of excellence
- Conduct thorough inspections of all areas, ensuring they are clean and hazard-free.
- Assist in the setup, running, and breakdown of events to maintain operational smoothness.
Who we’re looking for as our Facilities Housekeepeing Manager:
- Ability to prioritize and manage your workload efficiently.
- Comfortable working both within a team and on your own initiative.
- Experience in managing multi-disciplined office tasks.
- Current First Aid and Fire Marshal training, or willingness to undertake this training.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- You take pride in your work and provide high-quality support
Benefits:
We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
- 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
- Flexible working hours
- Free onsite parking
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
- Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
- Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits: https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/work-with-us/why-work-for-us/
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 15th November 2024.
Interviews will take place at Gilwell Park on Thursday 28th November 2024
Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!
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The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.