Building Cleaning Supervisor

Are you an experienced cleaning professional with strong supervisory skills and a commitment to high standards?

We are looking for a proactive and organised Building Cleaning Supervisor to join our Property & Assets Management team. In this important role, you will oversee the day-to-day cleaning operations across Council-managed buildings, ensuring our facilities remain clean, safe and welcoming for staff, residents and visitors.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About The Role:
Reporting to the Cleaning Services Manager, you will supervise teams of cleaning operatives, allocate daily duties, monitor performance and ensure excellent standards of cleanliness are consistently maintained.

You will also:

Lead and support cleaning teams across multiple sites
Carry out quality audits and inspections
Promote safe working practices and compliance with Health & Safety regulations including COSHH and Manual Handling
Manage stock levels and cleaning supplies efficiently
Respond to staffing changes including sickness and holiday cover
Liaise with contractors, service providers and building users
Support recruitment and training of cleaning staff
Deputise for the Cleaning Services Manager when required

This is a hands-on role and you will occasionally undertake cleaning duties during periods of understaffing.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual with a background in cleaning services and team supervision. You will have a strong understanding of Health & Safety practices, including COSHH and Manual Handling, along with the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and customer service.

You should be organised, resilient and able to work effectively under pressure, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A proactive and flexible approach is essential, as the role requires adapting to changing priorities, supporting teams across different shifts and occasionally undertaking cleaning duties when needed.

You will also demonstrate professionalism, discretion and the ability to lead and motivate staff effectively. A BICSc qualification (or equivalent experience) and a full UK driving licence are essential.

You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.

Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax