Deputy Head of Cleaning

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Working time: 100% FTE (37.5 hours per week)

Contract type: Ongoing

Interview date: Friday 7^th November 2025

This role will be based on the university campus.

Would you like to work for one of the most innovative University’s within the UK? Do you have operational management experience within a commercial, facilities or cleaning services environment combined with experience of working in a senior management team? Do you have strong communication and influencing skills with an ability to work collaboratively with others to deliver a high-quality service? 

We are seeking a highly motivated and pro-active Deputy Head of Cleaning Services to play a key role in the delivery of a high-quality cleaning service and an exceptional student/customer experience. 

As part of the Cleaning Services management team you will have specific responsibility for managing our contracted services such as window cleaning, specialist external cleaning, and sanitary disposal. Alongside the Head of Cleaning Services, you will lead, motivate and develop the team to deliver an effective, efficient and financially resilient service in line with our strategic priorities and goals. You will also be responsible for ensuring statutory compliance within the Service (Mandatory training, Health & Safety, Fire Safety, COSSH) and adopting best industry practices. You will work closely with the Waste Manager to provide an effective waste management service across campus, and our partners in sustainability to work to work towards our commitments to the Sustainability Strategy 

You will have significant experience of managing and leading teams within Facilities Management, with a proven record of managing contractors effectively. You will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively with others and build effective working relationships.

Hours of Work Hours worked, will be flexible and as required to meet the demands of the business. i.e. 5 days over 7 (normally Monday to Friday, weekends may need to be worked during University Open days).

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Magali Massip, Head of Cleaning Services

Email: M.Massip@leeds.ac.uk

Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief. 

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