Area Soft Services Manager - South

14forty; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities services is seeking an experienced Area Soft Services Manager to oversee security and cleaning operations across multiple sites in the South of the UK. The role involves financial management, compliance, and client relations, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Ideal candidates will have over two years of area management experience and strong stakeholder management skills. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of area management experience overseeing soft services.
• Experience managing multiple sites and in-house service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing contracts to ensure they meet budgets and performance targets.
• Maintaining the highest safety and regulatory standards.
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Client Satisfaction

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH Accreditation

Job description

14forty Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

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Area Soft Services Manager – South

Up to £47,000 per annum (DOE) + Electric Company Car or Allowance

Location: South of the UK

We’re looking for an experienced Area Soft Services Manager to oversee Security and Cleaning operations for a national contract in the South.

Area Soft Services Manager – South

Up to £47,000 per annum (DOE) + Electric Company Car or Allowance

Location: South of the UK

We’re looking for an experienced Area Soft Services Manager to oversee Security and Cleaning operations for a national contract in the South. Sites within your remit currently include Midlands, South East and East of the UK and therefore we are looking for someone ideally located in and around the Luton area. This is a key client-facing role, managing service delivery, compliance, and site teams across multiple locations.

At 14forty, we’re here to make workplaces better, cultivating working environments that energise, inspire and attract talent across all sectors. Our ‘people and planet first’ approach prioritises the aspects of FM that make the biggest operational impact, affording businesses more time to focus on what truly matters.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Management – Overseeing contracts to ensure they meet budgets and performance targets.
• Quality & Compliance – Maintaining the highest safety and regulatory standards.
• Innovation & Growth – Identifying opportunities for service improvement and business expansion.
• Sales & Retention – Supporting bids, proposals, and business retention strategies.
• Client Relations – Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Service Excellence – Ensuring consistency and high-quality service delivery across all operations.
  
  
  

Who You Are

• 2+ years of area management experience overseeing soft services (must inc. security and cleaning)
• Experience managing multiple sites and in-house service delivery
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with a track record of client satisfaction.
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Experience in business growth and retention.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Non-Frontline SIA Licence (current or previously held).
• IOSH and/or NEBOSH accreditation (or working towards).
  
  
  

For more information about careers at 14forty and our benefits please visit: https://14forty.co.uk/people/careers/

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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