Established in 1952 and online since 1999, Childrensalon is a fast-growing, award-winning, forward-thinking retailer, specialising in dressing children beautifully.

Childrensalon believes there is beauty in diversity and difference, as resembled by our wonderful team. Our vision of being the most inclusive, diverse, and humane company is very important to us as is our culture of fairness, openness, and transparency. We are committed to the career progression and advancement of every team member as well as welcoming the best external talent in the industry. We offer a fun, challenging, collaborative, family-oriented work environment in our fast-paced and rapidly growing business and in turn will provide you with the opportunity to grow your career and make a difference.

Due to our growth we are looking for a passionate Housekeeping Team Leader to join our dynamic and talented team in our busy Tunbridge Wells Head Office. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Housekeeping team making sure that the building and surrounding areas are always welcoming, clean and safe.

Responsibilities:

- Create a great working environment whilst holding the team to a high standard of housekeeping with an open, communicative and positive
attitude.
- Carry out daily premises inspections ensuring all tasks, processes and health and safety procedures are being followed.
- Plan, organise and book in scheduled deep cleaning with other departments.
- Day to day management of Housekeeping services and suppliers including procurement and supplier relations.
- Research potential developments in cleaning/ kitchen equipment that could improve our service – including ethically sourced sustainable
items, product ingredients and disposal of waste.
- Champion our sustainability journey within the Housekeeping Team.
- Oversee the care of our plants to increase employees’ wellbeing.
- Oversee stock management and liaise with Supervisor on rotas and scheduling.
- Ensure all Housekeeping team are effectively trained and that their workload is manageable.
- Timetable, lead and record regular catch ups and constructive feedback to the team.
- Responsibility for the team’s clock-cards, holiday requests, absence and overtime.
- Lead by setting a good example to the team.
- Update the Facilities Manager as necessary and hold regular catch ups with supervisor to ensure clear communication through-out the team.
- Work closely with Facilities and other Childrensalon teams with new projects.
- Live and breathe the Childrensalon Values

Skills:

- Positive attitude, energy and enthusiasm.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Good working knowledge of Housekeeping and the challenges it presents.
- Previous team management skills is preferable as you must demonstrate the ability to lead the team with an open, communicative and
positive attitude.
- Ability to manage Housekeeping suppliers to ensure we are offering the best service to our colleagues.
- Be available and approachable, offer support and guidance, with empathy, kindness and discretion.
- Passionate about helping the team and striving to improve.
- Previous experience with a stock control system is an advantage.
- Detail orientated with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise duties in a fast-paced, deadline sensitive environment.
- Excellent work ethic , good interpersonal skills and a team player.
- Ability to think independently and effectively.
- Reliable, trustworthy, hardworking and punctual.

This role is based at our Head Office in Tunbridge Wells. Childrensalon offers a highly competitive salary, company pension plan, health plan, fully subsidised gym membership, in-house yoga classes, company shuttle, generous holiday allowance and company discount.

If you are interested and think you would thrive in this role, please apply to careers@childrensalon.com with your CV and covering letter about why you would like to work for us. Previous applicants need not apply.