Cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors

How to become a cleaning and housekeeping manager or supervisor

Official title: Cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors

Also called: Manager, Supervisor, Cleaning manager, Domestic manager, Valeting manager, Floor supervisor, Linen room manager, Bedroom supervisor, Cleaner supervisor, Housekeeping sister, Cleaning supervisor, Domestic supervisor

Cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors manage and supervise cleaning and other housekeeping tasks within private households, hotels, schools, hostels and other non-private households, and in offices and other premises.

Main tasks

Recruits or participates in the selection process for cleaning and housekeeping staff and takes charge of staff training
Assigns duties and responsibilities to staff and oversees working rotas
Supervises the activities of cleaners and other housekeeping staff and inspects work undertaken
Oversees the provision of cleaning and housekeeping supplies
Arranges for replacement of broken, defective tools and handles arrangements for repairs to fixtures and fittings
Manages budget for cleaning and housekeeping supplies and keeps record of expenditure

How to become one

There are no formal academic requirements, but GCSEs/S grades and/or relevant work experience may be needed in some instances. BTEC certificates and diplomas, NVQs/SVQs and degree level courses are available in relevant areas.

Pay · Outlook

Median full-time pay: £28,605 a year The middle half earn £25,009 to £34,508.
About 96,000 people work in this job now, and about 99,400 are projected by 2035. (+3.6%)

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Questions people ask

How do I become a cleaning and housekeeping manager or supervisor?

How much does a cleaning and housekeeping manager or supervisor earn in the UK?

Median full-time pay is £28,605 a year (Office for National Statistics). The middle half earn £25,009 to £34,508.

Is a cleaning and housekeeping manager or supervisor a growing career in the UK?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 4% by 2035, from about 96,000 to about 99,400 people (Department for Education).

Do you need a degree to become a cleaning and housekeeping manager or supervisor?

Usually not. Only 16% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Sources

Office for National Statistics: Annual Population Survey: employment by occupation (April 2025 to March 2026), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
Office for National Statistics: SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions (2026-08-27 edition), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
Department for Education: Skills Imperative 2035: employment projections by occupation (2021 to 2035 (Warwick IER / Cambridge Econometrics)), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
Office for National Statistics: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, Table 14 (2025 provisional), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03

Updated 2026-10-03