Cleaning and Portering Supervision Assistant (On-Site)

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine - Estates

Placed On: 27th March 2026
Closes: 10th April 2026
Job Ref: CEN-EST-2026-08

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

We are looking for a Cleaning and Portering Supervision Assistant to join the Estates Team.

The Cleaning and Portering Supervision Assistant is responsible for providing support to the On Site Manager and Domestic Facilities Manager ensuring that cleaning specifications and quality standards are met at all times. The role involves conducting inspections, monitoring the use of chemicals and equipment, overseeing health and safety practices, and maintaining effective communication with staff, students and management. Additionally, they will conduct audits and support in the provision of training and performance of staff, while ensuring adherence to environmental and corporate policies.

You should have Previous experience in cleaning supervision or a similar role. Excellent communication skills and knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and best practices is desirable. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full time 40 hours per week, 1 FTE and permanent.

The salary will be on the LSHTM scale, Grade 2 with the starting salary of £14.78 per hour (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Applications should be made by clicking the 'Apply' button above. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.