Position: Housekeeping ManagerLocation: Abingdon, OxfordshireSalary: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum Planet Recruitment are working with an exciting new client based in the Abingdon area who are seeking a Housekeeping Manager. The Role:As a Housekeeping Manager, you will oversee the Housekeeping Department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to the organisation and its external commitments. This role demands a hands-on approach to managing a multi-disciplinary team and maintaining exceptional standards across all areas of housekeeping.Main Responsibilities:- Recruit, train, and manage a diverse team including Administrators, Department Supervisors, Caretakers, Cleaners, and Laundry staff.- Create and manage cleaning schedules, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and arranging cover for absences.- Conduct inductions and training for new staff, identify development needs, and provide face-to-face training for new equipment.- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conduct safety briefings, and maintain up-to-date COSHH documentation.- Arrange additional staffing and cleaning support during holiday periods.- Monitor staff performance, conduct appraisals, and address performance issues constructively.- Manage the departmental budget, including termly reforecasting, cost control, and procurement.- Produce payroll records and overtime claims in a timely manner.- Work closely with HR to manage staff absences and attend review meetings where required.- Negotiate