Area Manager - Cleaning

COREcruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a multi-site Cleaning Manager to lead operations across various client sites in London. The perfect candidate will have proven experience managing cleaning services, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of health & safety practices. You will be responsible for ensuring high standards and compliance, delivering services in line with SLAs, and building strong client relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional ready to advance their career.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing cleaning services across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Solid understanding of health & safety practices essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cleaning teams across various client sites.
• Deliver services in line with SLAs and health & safety regulations.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & safety knowledge

Proactive approach

IT literacy

Job description

Are you a multi site Cleaning Manager ready to take the next step in your career?

My client is seeking a motivated results driven professional with a growth mindset who is ready to lead cleaning operations across a diverse client base in London

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cleaning teams across various client sites, ensuring consistent high standards.
• Deliver services in line with SLAs, KPIs, and all relevant health & safety regulations.
• Conduct audits, manage rotas, oversee stock and equipment, and ensure compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, responding to varied operational needs across sectors.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience managing cleaning services across multiple sites or a mixed portfolio (e.g., commercial, education, healthcare, etc.).
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Solid understanding of health & safety practices, COSHH, and cleaning industry standards.
• IT literate and confident using scheduling, reporting, or FM systems.

Joe at COREcruitment dot com