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UK Theatre

Housekeeping Supervisor

Curve Theatre
Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1SB, UK

Under £20,000

Permanent, Part Time

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Posted 2 weeks ago
Closes 20 May 2026
This is a key frontline role within our Visitor Experience team. You’ll lead the Housekeeping team on shift, ensuring consistently high standards across all public, backstage and operational spaces, while working closely with colleagues across the organisation to respond to the demands of a busy producing theatre. As Housekeeping Supervisor, you will:
  • Take the lead on shift, coordinating and supporting Housekeeping Operatives
  • Work alongside your team to deliver high-quality cleaning across the building
  • Maintain excellent standards in all areas, from front of house to backstage spaces
  • Respond quickly and effectively to incidents, changing priorities and operational needs
  • Support a positive team culture through clear communication and on-the-ground leadership
You’ll play a visible role in the building, helping to ensure that every visitor experiences Curve at its best.   You’ll bring: 
  • Experience in a housekeeping or cleaning environment
  • Confidence supervising or leading a team
  • A strong understanding of cleaning standards and safe working practices (including COSHH)
  • The ability to prioritise, adapt and stay calm in a fast-paced environment
  • A positive, practical approach with strong attention to detail
Experience in a theatre or large public venue would be an advantage but is not essential.   Contract details 
  • Hours: 20 hours per week
  • Working pattern: Monday to Saturday (5 days per week, 4 hours per day)
  To find out more about this role, please download the Job Description & Person Specification (JDPS) document at the bottom of this page. If you are curious about whether this role might be for you and would like to know more, please contact [email protected] to arrange an informal chat. If you feel you have the skills suitable for this role, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV along with a covering letter setting out why you are suitable for the role and why you want to work at Curve (no more than one A4 page).   Closing date for applications: midnight, 20 May 2026 Interviews: 28 May 2026 We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.   We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our audience and participants. We treat all job applicants equally, regardless of class, age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the cultural sector.
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