Force
Bedfordshire Police
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Police Staff
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Contract Duration
Permanent
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Contract Type
Full Time
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Department
Business Services
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Location
Headquarters, Kempston, Beds
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Grade
SO1
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Salary
£39,276
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Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
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Hours / Week
37
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Closing Date
03/07/2026, 23:55
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Job Description
Cleaning Supervisor – Bedfordshire Police
Bedfordshire Police are seeking a proactive and experienced Cleaning Supervisor to support the delivery of high‑quality cleaning services across our estate.
This is a key operational role responsible for coordinating day‑to‑day cleaning across multiple sites, ensuring environments remain safe, hygienic, and fully compliant with statutory requirements and force standards. You will lead, support, and develop cleaning staff, while maintaining consistent service delivery across operationally sensitive policing environments.
Why Join Bedfordshire Police?
Be part of a professional and inclusive organisation committed to public service
Play a vital role in maintaining safe, clean environments that support frontline policing
Access ongoing training and development opportunities
Work within a collaborative and supportive Estates & Facilities team
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate daily cleaning operations to ensure services are delivered to agreed standards and schedules
Manage rotas, task allocation, cover arrangements, and respond to operational demands and ad-hoc requests
Provide first-line supervision, including recruitment, induction, training, performance, attendance, and wellbeing
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, COSHH, and infection prevention and control standards
Conduct routine audits to monitor cleanliness and address any areas for improvement
Oversee stock control, equipment, and machinery, ensuring resources are fit for purpose and cost effective
Respond to stakeholder queries, feedback, and complaints professionally, escalating where appropriate
About You
Proven experience in a cleaning supervisory or management role across multiple sites
Strong understanding of commercial cleaning standards, COSHH, and Health & Safety legislation
Experience managing staff, including rotas, performance, and attendance in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrable experience delivering services against defined standards, audits, or inspections
Knowledge of risk assessments, safe systems of work, and infection control practices
IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) qualification
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and resources effectively
Ability to work independently and travel between sites
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
IT literate, including email, reporting, and basic systems
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
Experience working within public sector, emergency services, healthcare, or complex estates
Additional Information
Essential Qualification:
IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
Desirable Experience:
Public sector, healthcare, or emergency services environments
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to undergo Recruitment Vetting (RV)
Ability to travel between sites as required
Flexibility to work outside normal hours to meet operational needs
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and professional standards
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Rachel Butcher, Project Manager
[email protected]
Additional Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Please be advised that as part of the Vetting Process the BCH Vetting Unit may be required to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This is in line with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18). Please see examples below of when this would be a necessary requirement:
When an individual is applying to transfer forces
When an individual is having their vetting renewed
When an individual is moving into a role that needs MV clearance, even if they are already in a role that requires MV
When an individual is moving into or already in a role working closely with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above relate to your circumstances, then please expect that your current line manager will be contacted for a Supervisor Appraisal at the point of submitting your vetting application.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.
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For more information on the Competency Values Framework (CVF) please click HERE
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Help us deliver outstanding policing for everyone.
We believe that to serve our communities effectively, we need people from all backgrounds, bringing a wide range of life and professional experiences. This helps us reflect the communities we serve and ensures we deliver the best possible service.
Why Choose a Career in Policing?
Bedfordshire Police is recognised as a pioneering and forward-thinking service, responsible for policing a large, diverse, and multicultural population.
If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding career—where you can make a real difference, take on new challenges, and gain a wide variety of experiences—then we want to hear from you.
What We Offer
We’re proud to support our people with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Pension Schemes: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contributions and death-in-service benefits.
Generous Annual Leave: 24 to 33 days (depending on rank and length of service).
Sick Pay: Up to six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
Family Leave: Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (depending on service).
Carers and Discretionary Leave
Flexible Working: Including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours, and agile working (role dependent).
Wellbeing Support: Local wellbeing teams, on-site gym facilities and exercise classes (location dependent).
Sports & Social Clubs: Enjoy discounts, trips, and events through our dedicated clubs.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Blue Light Card App: Option to sign up for discounts in-store and online for emergency service workers.
Financial Support: Access to Police Mutual for savings plans, insurance, loans, and independent financial advice.
Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and professional wellbeing.
Staff Support Networks: Including groups for Black and Minority Ethnic colleagues, LGBTQ+ colleagues, disability awareness, menopause support, faith-based groups, and more.
Trade Union Membership: Access to UNISON.
Career Development: Opportunities for progression, promotion, and leadership training.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive and truly representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those currently under-represented in policing, including:
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
People of all ages and abilities
All faiths and religions
LGBTQ+ communities
Individuals from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds
All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role.
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Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Police Barred and Advisory Lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
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Bedfordshire Police recognises the growing use of AI tools in preparing job applications. While these tools can support you in expressing your skills and experience more effectively, their use must align with the principles of honesty, integrity, originality, and personal accountability. We want to learn about you and your own personal experiences and how these make you suitable for the role, this will be assessed throughout the recruitment process including at interview, which AI cannot replace. Please click HERE to find out more about the acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in our recruitment process.
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