Cleaning Contract Manager - London

Compass Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering and support services company in London is seeking an experienced Cleaning Contract Manager to oversee cleaning operations at Goodenough College. The role demands strong leadership and a robust understanding of health and safety regulations, as well as the ability to manage resources effectively. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in facilities management and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Exclusive Compass discounts via PerksAtWork

Industry-leading training and development opportunities

Competitive pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract or facilities management.
• Strong leadership and team management capability.
• In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Skilled communicator, both written and verbal.
• Confident with budgets, numerical analysis, and IT/digital reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality cleaning services to agreed SLAs and Compass standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the cleaning team.
• Manage labour, equipment, and resources within budget.
• Uphold health & safety regulations and Compass procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Contract or facilities management

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Budget management

Job description

Overview

Cleaning Contract Manager – Goodenough College, London
Location: Goodenough College, London
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Benefits:

• Exclusive Compass discounts via PerksAtWork
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities
• Competitive pension contributions

About the Role

ESS has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cleaning Contract Manager to lead cleaning operations at Goodenough College, London. This is a high-profile leadership role, responsible for ensuring exceptional standards of cleanliness, service, and compliance in line with client expectations and Compass Group procedures.

We’re looking for a strong operator with proven people management skills, able to deliver consistently in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality cleaning services to agreed SLAs and Compass standards
• Lead, motivate, and develop the cleaning team
• Manage labour, equipment, and resources within budget
• Oversee stock levels, consumables, suppliers, and contractors
• Uphold health & safety regulations (including COSHH) and Compass procedures
• Act on client and customer feedback promptly and professionally
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure team compliance with company updates and policies

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in contract or facilities management
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations
• Skilled communicator, both written and verbal
• Confident with budgets, numerical analysis, and IT/digital reporting tools

About ESS

ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, delivers catering, hospitality, and support services to military and government sites nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering excellence in some of the UK’s most secure and challenging environments.

At Compass, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture where every colleague can thrive, grow, and be themselves.