Housekeeping Supervisor

Be part of creating unforgettable escapes to a cabin in Glentress Forest

• Location: Glentress (Peebles)
• Salary: £13.01 per hour
• Working Hours: Part-time, 16 hours.
• Days of Work: Monday and Friday, 9am until 5pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeping Supervisor to join our Glentress Forest team! Work in one of the UK’s most beautiful forest locations, developing your skills while providing outstanding service to our guests. Surrounded by swaying trees, thriving wildlife, and wide-open skies, you’ll enjoy fresh forest air and immerse yourself in a truly scenic setting.

About the Housekeeping Supervisor Role

As our Housekeeping Supervisor, you’ll work closely with the Housekeeping Manager to ensure smooth operations and exceptional guest experiences. Open all year round, you’ll oversee a set number of cabins on each changeover day, guiding and supporting the housekeeping team to maintain our high brand standards of cleanliness and presentation.

You’ll lead by example, motivating your team, ensuring every cabin is spotless, and helping create that unforgettable Forest Feeling that keeps guests returning time after time.

Your Responsibilities

• ??Providing support and motivation to the Housekeeping Team to ensure high morale and productivity
• ?? Delivering training to ensure all team members meet our brand standards
• ?? Ensuring each cabin is correctly stocked and beautifully presented
• ??Conducting health and safety checks, such as smoke alarm and fire extinguisher inspections
• ??Monitoring and maintaining quality standards across all cabins
• ?? Assisting with daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient changeovers

What Are We Looking For?

Our ideal Housekeeping Supervisor is approachable, organised, and passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences. You’ll take pride in every detail and inspire your team to do the same.

We’re looking for someone with:

• ? Previous experience in a housekeeping or cleaning role (essential)
• ? Experience leading or supervising a team
• ? A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic
• ? Great communication and teamwork skills
• ? A keen eye for detail and commitment to high standards
• ? Motivation to work outdoors in a forest environment, rain or shine
• ? A passion for hospitality and the great outdoors

Who Are Forest Holidays?

Our business has been recognised as a force for good.

Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We’re a team of 800 people. We’re stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked-away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They’re places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it.

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• ?? Generous holiday allowance - Take the time you need to recharge
• Performance-based bonuses - Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) when customer service targets are met
• Enhanced parental leave - (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).
• Long service awards and company events - Celebrate success with your team
• Pension scheme - Secure your future with our company pension
• One full paid day to volunteer - Give back to a cause you care about
• Subsidised meals - Discounted food when working on location
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• Health cash plan & life assurance - Covered by the company to keep you protected
• Wellbeing events & activities - Focus on your mental and physical wellness
• Save on breaks - Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.
• ? Hundreds of discounts - Save on top brands across the UK

Please note: If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.

Reasonable Adjustments: We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.

Apply now to join us in creating unforgettable stays at Glentress Forest. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!