Harrods
Cleaning Team Leader
Knightsbridge
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- Seniority
- Mid level
- Country
- GB
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
- First seen by hirly
- 1 Sept 2026
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the posting
We're looking for an experienced Cleaning Team Leader to lead, support and develop our cleaning team within one of the world's most iconic retail environments. You'll play a key role in maintaining exceptional standards across our store while motivating your team to deliver a safe, welcoming and immaculate environment for customers and colleagues every day.
Shift working hours are 1 pm to 9:30 pm, working 5 days over 7, including 1 in every 2 weekends.
What you'll gain in this role:
- Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated cleaning team.
- Work within a prestigious and fast-paced retail environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Supportive management team and collaborative culture.
About the Role
You'll be an experienced Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Team Leader or Facilities Team Leader who enjoys leading people and setting high standards.
You'll bring:
- Previous experience supervising or leading a cleaning team.
- Experience working in a retail, hospitality, facilities management or commercial environment.
- Strong people leadership and communication skills.
- A proactive approach and the confidence to make decisions independently.
- Good knowledge of cleaning practices, health & safety requirements and safe use of equipment and chemicals.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Flexibility to work the required shift pattern, including alternate weekends.
About You
You will be a strong leader with previous experience as a cleaning supervisor or team leader, ideally in a retail or commercial environment. You will have good knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment, and health & safety regulations, along with the ability to work independently and use initiative to resolve issues. Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as required.
Key Competencies:
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- React accordingly and in a timely manner, remain calm under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent time-management skills and the ability and willingness to multi-task.
- Good attention to detail which will be evident through quality of work.
- Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing priorities.
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.
Additional Information:
Time Type:
Permanent
Department:
Store Services (Gelson Mattos)
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