Cleaning Lead

Hours: Full time - 36.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis with variable start and finish times

Closing Date: 9am Thursday 22 October 2026*

Job ref: 42/26

Are you looking for a role where you can join and lead a dedicated team whose focus is delivering a first class service for our members? Do you have the skills and passion to be an integral part of maintaining safety and standards?

Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students Love their time at Leeds . Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.

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About the role

Are you an experienced cleaning professional with strong leadership skills? Leeds University Union (LUU) is looking for a Cleaning Lead to oversee our cleaning and waste management operations. You will lead our team, maintain high hygiene standards, and ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

Our culture is based around three core values; inclusive, empowering and fun. These values inform everything we do and so we’re looking for these values in our ideal candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and schedule the cleaning team to ensure efficient daily coverage.
• Operations & Quality: Oversee cleaning operations, perform regular safety/cleanliness audits, and maintain high standards across all building areas.
• Budget & Resources: Manage the cleaning and waste management budget, monitor stock levels, and order eco-friendly supplies.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH regulations, and waste management policies.
• Collaboration: Work with internal teams to handle special cleaning requests and support building opening duties when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a cleaning supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, and waste management practices.
• Excellent organizational and staff management skills (rotas, performance, training).
• A customer-focused mindset with strong communication skills.
• Flexibility to assist with building coverage as needed.

What you get in return

The benefits you can enjoy include generous holiday allowance as well as extra Union closed days, extensive opportunities for learning and further development, holiday buy back options, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.

The people and culture at LUU are often cited as the top reason why people enjoy working here. You will be part of an organisation that not only values but champions inclusion and diversity. 

Sounds good?

For further details, please download an application pack below. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. If you have any further questions please contact View email address on bcrecruits.com.