Area Cleaning Manager London Area

NuServe Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial cleaning company in Greater London seeks an Area Cleaning Manager. This permanent, full-time role involves motivating and developing teams, managing recruitment, ensuring service excellence, and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates effectively, and values diversity. Benefits include ongoing training, a supportive culture, and 28 days of annual leave, emphasizing work-life balance. Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Access to exclusive shopping discounts

28 days annual leave

Recognition and rewards programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cleaning teams and providing top-tier service.
• Ability to engage effectively with clients and team members.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and develop cleaning teams to deliver exceptional service.
• Oversee recruitment and employee relations.
• Drive compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Manage budgets and payroll accurately.
• Build strong relationships with customers and employees.
• Maintain cleaning plans and troubleshoot in real-time.
• Ensure sufficient cleaning materials at all sites.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage diverse teams

Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese

Job description

Area Cleaning Manager

Location: London (Central and West London)
Salary: £30,000

Contract: Permanent, full-time
Start date: As soon as we find the right person

Who we are

We’re a commercial cleaning and support services company, proudly B Corp certified, ethical by design, and focused on building meaningful partnerships—not just ticking boxes.

With 600+ team members and annual revenue exceeding £13M, we're growing fast with plans to reach £30M by 2030!

We believe in the importance of treating each member of our team as an individual and we respect the diversity of our workforce. By working together, our team members cultivate a sense of accountability. We value the differences and individuality of our team members and believe that the differences in thoughts, culture, ethnicity and experience make our company stronger and a better place to work.

Who we’re looking for

A sharp, detail-driven, manager with a passion for delivering top tier service, a person who is used to working in a fast-paced environment where every day brings a new challenge, this is a diverse, hands-on role where you'll support frontline teams to ensure we exceed service expectations, and build strong relationships with clients and employees alike.

A strong communicator able to engage effectively with our team and clients and while not essential, proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese would be highly beneficial as for many of our team their primary language is not English. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and language abilities.

What you'll be doing

Lead & Inspire: Motivate, develop, and support cleaning teams to deliver exceptional service.

Manage Efficiently: Oversee recruitment, employee relations, and team performance while fostering a positive, cohesive work environment.

Ensure Service Excellence: Drive compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across multiple sites.

Monitor Budgets & Payroll: Keep costs in check while ensuring accurate payroll processing.

Build Relationships: Be the go-to person for customers and employees, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction.

Champion Best Practices: Maintain cleaning plans, troubleshoot issues, and think on your feet in a fast-moving environment.

Stock Management: Ensure all sites have sufficient cleaning materials and consumables.

Why join NuServe?

A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact.
Ongoing training & career development to help you grow.
A supportive, inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.
Access to an exclusive shopping platform with discounts from 3,500+ retailers.
Recognition & rewards through our Above and Beyond program.
28 days annual leave – because work-life balance matters.

Sound like your kind of job?

We’d love to hear from you. Send us your CV and a short note telling us what you’re great at—and what you want to build with us. Because the difference between good and great is rarely found on the front page—it’s in the fine print.