Head Housekeeper — 3 Month Temporary Cover

Salary: £16.58 per hour Location: Leicester, LE1 Working pattern: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days a week. This is a temporary cover role commencing 13 June 2026 for a period of 3 months.   About the role We are looking for a proven housekeeping leader to step in and lead, inspire and deliver excellence during a short-term absence cover period. You will thrive on delivering exceptional standards, motivating teams and exceeding client expectations.   What you'll be doing • Leading, motivating and developing your team to achieve operational and client service excellence • Managing daily housekeeping operations including stock, linen, equipment and workflows • Maintaining health, safety and compliance standards • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients • Monitoring performance, managing budgets and optimising cost efficiencies • Recruiting, training and coaching team members, recognising and developing talent • Conducting regular room inspections to maintain quality and drive continuous improvement • Supporting business needs by providing site expertise, attending meetings and preparing reports   What you'll bring • Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper, Deputy Head Housekeeper or Senior Supervisor in a hotel environment — essential, minimum 1 year required • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams • Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills • Experience managing budgets, KPIs and operational performance • Strong knowledge of health and safety and compliance standards • Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills • Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change and maintain a positive attitude • Ability to reliably commute to Leicester LE1 • Available to commence 13 June 2026   You may have experience of the following: Head Housekeeper, Deputy Head Housekeeper, Housekeeping Manager, Executive Housekeeper, Senior Housekeeping Supervisor, Housekeeping Team Leader, Hotel Housekeeping Manager, Accommodation Manager, Rooms Division Manager, Senior Housekeeper.   REF-(Apply online only)