We are a full-service law firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne serving clients throughout the UK and further afield. We have an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality partner-led advice with exceptional personal service.
Our team of over 220 colleagues includes 38 partners, 120 fee-earners and 60 people in business services roles. Our client base includes large companies, owner managed businesses, healthcare professionals, leisure operators and rural businesses
With a history stretching back over 125 years, we recognise the importance the contribution that businesses like ours should and can have on the local community and we, therefore, encourage our partners and employees to get involved and give back to the local community in which we live and work.
Our vision is to set the standard for legal excellence and in doing so, to become the law firm of choice for businesses, organisations and individuals. To meet our vision and deliver an outstanding service we employ individuals who understand our clients’ needs, take pride in what they do and how they do it. Our values go to the heart of the firm. They define who we are and how we work. It is by remaining true to our values that we will achieve our vision. This is what we value most:
- Teamwork – we trust and respect one another. We see strength in our diversity as individuals and as a practice. We achieve the best outcomes for clients when we work collaboratively, recognizing and respecting the different perspectives that we bring.
- Excellent Client Service – We take the time to truly understand our clients’ needs and aim to provide practical, tailored and commercial solutions – not just options – to help them achieve their goals. Through hard work and commitment, we aim to develop long-term relationships with all our clients, taking pride in the value that we add.
- Professionalism – We work to the highest professional and technical standards, acting with the utmost integrity at all times. We are fiercely proud of our reputation as being a trusted adviser to our clients, often over several generations, and continually strive to ensure that our clients’ interests come first and foremost.
- Our People – We work together to create an open, supportive and friendly working environment where our people feel valued, can develop their careers and achieve their professional ambitions.
If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of, our values resonate with your own personal values, and you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please read on!
The Role
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Cleaning Supervisor to join our Facilities team. This is a hands-on role, combining day to day cleaning duties with responsibility for managing and supporting our Cleaning team of three colleagues.
The role is 20 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 5.00pm to 9.00pm, in an office environment. This role provides stable working hours in a professional environment.
Our cleaning team plays an important role in the smooth running of our firm. Every day, they help create the right first impression and ensure our colleagues and clients experience a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
You will work alongside the cleaning team, leading by example and helping to maintain consistently high standards across the firm. In doing so, you will make a visible difference every day by:
- Providing day to day supervision and support to the cleaning team, including allocating tasks and ensuring cover across the firm
- Working as part of the team to carry out a range of cleaning duties, including cleaning meeting rooms, workspaces and communal areas, hoovering and mopping floors, and cleaning toilets and kitchens
- Supporting consistently high cleaning standards across all areas of the building
- Acting as a keyholder and ensuring the building is secured at the end of the day
- Supporting waste segregation and recycling in line with the firm’s practices
- Ensuring cleaning supplies are adequately stocked
Requirements
You will take pride in maintaining a clean and professional environment and be comfortable working with minimal supervision. You will be organised, reliable and confident supervising a small team, with the ability to maintain standards and work collaboratively.
You will have previous supervisory experience, ideally within a commercial cleaning environment. You will bring a positive and professional approach, communicate clearly, and have a strong focus on doing the right thing and delivering a consistently high standard of service.
Benefits
A competitive salary is available, along with a firm bonus scheme. You can see an overview of the benefits by using the link: Sintons Employment Benefits Package
How to Apply
Please send your CV with a covering letter, including your current salary, to Helen Kean, People Services Assistant ([email protected])
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