Cleaning Manager

Are you an experienced Regional Cleaning Manager or Senior Area Manager with experience managing Education contracts? Are you currently managing national or multi-site accounts and looking to reduce your geographical patch? Are you working for a company where you don't feel valued and are looking for the opportunity to progress your career even further? Then read on and apply.

You will be working as a Cleaning Manager for an established cleaning contractor that operates nationwide and is looking for someone to oversee 10 education-sector sites across the South West, primarily around Bristol. You will be managing 1 Area Manager and supporting operational teams across the region to ensure exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.

Ideally, you will have a strong background managing education cleaning contracts and experience working within fast-paced environments where high standards and compliance are essential. You will manage your own diary but will be expected to attend sites regularly to ensure standards are being maintained and SLAs and KPIs are consistently achieved. This is a hands-on operational role suited to someone who enjoys being out in the field rather than behind a desk.

A highly respected FM company that provides contract cleaning services for a wide range of clients across the UK. The company is well established and has excellent opportunities for career development and progression with an employee-friendly culture. The feedback from candidates we have placed with the business has been fantastic. They are a company we have worked with for a number of years and the management team you will report into are amongst some of the best in the industry  supportive, approachable, and genuinely invested in their people and clients.

• Basic salary up to £40,000 DOE
• Company car or car allowance + fuel card
• Managing a portfolio of 10 sites across the South West
• Opportunity to work for a company with a fantastic culture and flexible approach
• Industry-specific training programmes to further develop your career
• Opportunity to oversee high-profile education contracts
• Career progression opportunities
• Laptop / Mobile / Tablet provided

• Responsibility for contract and cleaning performance to achieve and exceed contract SLA and KPI targets
• Client relationship management with a key focus on service delivery, retention, and contract growth
• Responsibility for managing operational and financial budgets
• Site visits in line with client contractual requirements
• Contract mobilisation and support with TUPE processes
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and development of site teams
• Managing and supporting 1 Area Manager across the portfolio
• Ensuring implementation of all company policies and procedures
• Attend training and meetings as required
• Deliver services in accordance with FM strategy, service charter, and contractual agreements
• Act as a key interface between clients and operational teams on a day-to-day basis
• Support business growth opportunities across the region
• Any other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as required

• Experience managing multiple cleaning sites and contracts at Operations or Regional Manager level
• Ideally experienced within education-sector cleaning contracts
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to build professional relationships with clients and teams
• Experience motivating and developing cleaning teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Financial and operational management experience
• Full UK Driving Licence

You will ideally be based within commuting distance of Bristol and be comfortable travelling across the South West region.

If you would like to work for a leading cleaning contractor with an excellent client base and a genuinely supportive management team, then please apply with your CV today. There will be a 2-stage interview process taking place over the coming weeks with a view to starting as soon as possible.

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