Housekeeping / Environmental Services Supervisors

A Housekeeping or Environmental Services Supervisor supervises the staff that provide cleaning and housekeeping services, primarily for rooms and bathrooms in hotels and hospitals. May also work in office buildings, colleges, other institutions or private residences with a large housekeeping staff.

About this Career

Average Salary

£16,390

New workers start at around £4,640. Normal pay is £16,390 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £29,645

Annual Openings

100

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Manages budget for cleaning and housekeeping supplies and keeps record of expenditure.
  • Arranges for replacement of broken, defective tools and handles arrangements for repairs to fixtures and fittings.
  • Oversees the provision of cleaning and housekeeping supplies.
  • Supervises the activities of cleaners and other housekeeping staff and inspects work undertaken.
  • Assigns duties and responsibilities to staff and oversees working rotas.
  • Recruits or participates in the selection process for cleaning and housekeeping staff and takes charge of staff training.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Writing 54%
Active Listening 53%
Reading Comprehension 52%
Speaking 51%
Learning Strategies 51%
Monitoring 49%
Critical Thinking 44%
Mathematics 43%
Active Learning 42%
Science 15%