Housekeeping Manager

The Housekeeping Manager is a Head of Department overseeing the Housekeeping operation day to day, leading, motivating and monitoring the work of the Supervisors and team to ensure that an effective housekeeping service is delivered. This role requires someone with a hands-on-approach, who is experienced at managing staff and is comfortable dealing with a wide range of people and adept at finding pragmatic solutions to problems.

This is a permanent role at 36.25 hours per week. The role will require weekend working in peak periods.

Clare College is the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, Clare is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on “the Backs” (the famous backs of the Colleges that overlook the River Cam). Our gardens are widely renowned as some of the best in Cambridge and are valued by all members of the College, as well as our guests. Clare’s Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge Colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history.

The annual salary will be up to £45,000 p.a.depending on experience. In addition to this the post holder would be eligible for a bonus every year, and meals on duty. We also offer membership of a defined salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and parking.

The job description is below with the person specification and details on the benefits available to staff.

All applicants must complete the Application and Equal Opportunities Forms and email them to the HR team (HR@clare.cam.ac.uk). The contents of the Equal Opportunities Form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels.

The closing date is 21 August 2026 with shortlisted applicants being interviewed shortly afterwards.