Cleaning Contracts Manager

Salisbury Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleaning service provider is seeking a Cleaning Contracts Manager to oversee operations in the East Midlands. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of cleaning contracts, ensuring high standards of client satisfaction and compliance. The role involves recruiting and training staff, budget management, and maintaining documentation. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with experience in a multi-site environment. The position offers a company van and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Laptop

Financial benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience managing people in a multi-site environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to plan staffing levels and maintain accurate records.
• An organised approach to compliance and auditing.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning operations across Nottingham and Derbyshire.
• Manage budgets and maintain accurate site documentation.
• Recruit, induct, and train cleaning teams.
• Carry out regular site visits to ensure contract compliance.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT skills

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Reporting systems

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and people-focused Cleaning Contracts Manager to oversee our cleaning operations across the Nottingham and Derbyshire region. Based from our Huthwaite hub, you will support a portfolio of sites, ensuring high standards of service delivery, client satisfaction, and full compliance across all contracts.

In this hands‑on role, you will work closely with clients, cleaners, and site supervisors to ensure every contract is professionally managed and delivered to Atlas FM standards. You will recruit, induct, and train your teams, plan staffing levels, carry out regular site visits, and ensure all vetting and health and safety requirements are met. You will also be responsible for managing budgets, maintaining accurate site documentation, and supporting your teams to deliver great results every day.

You will be provided with a company van, fuel card, mobile phone, and laptop, enabling you to work efficiently across your region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of people management, operational oversight, and client engagement, making a real impact across multiple sites.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, organised, and compassionate leader who takes pride in delivering an excellent service. You will enjoy being out on sites, building rapport with clients and staff, and supporting your teams to consistently meet high standards.

You will be confident managing people, solving problems on the spot, and keeping calm in a fast‑paced operational environment. A flexible working style, a strong team ethic, and great communication skills are essential.

If you enjoy ownership, variety, and making a difference, you will thrive in this role.

What you’ll bring

• Experience managing people in a busy, multi‑site environment (cleaning, soft FM or similar desirable).
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with both clients and colleagues.
• Confidence in problem‑solving and making sound decisions.
• Ability to plan staffing levels, schedule work, and maintain accurate records.
• An organised, detail‑focused approach to compliance, auditing, and site documentation.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Good IT skills and ability to use electronic systems for reporting, rota management, and time/attendance.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to upholding Atlas FM values.
• A full UK driving licence (essential).

About The Company

What makes this job amazing?

• Full learning and support from Atlas.
• Stream – our financial wellbeing and benefits platform which provides you with real‑time access to earned wages, information to improve your financial health, and discounts/savings at leading retailers and supermarkets.
• The ability to progress your career within Atlas.
• Learning and development led by you: support in areas you like or want to learn more about.
• Free uniform, which is comfy, sustainable and easy to take care of.
• The opportunity to work amongst people who value and support each other, achieving great results.

Who are we?

Atlas is a family of people drawn together by a passion for creating happiness in others.

Founded in 1986 and 100% owned by our employees, we are now one of the fastest‑growing business support companies in the UK, providing cleaning, security, pest and other support services to a wide range of companies, from globally recognised brands to small local businesses. Our success is down to one thing; the passion and commitment of our extended family, who together we deliver happiness across thousands of client sites every single day. To ensure we remain focused on our purpose as we grow, we recruit first and foremost on our values so for those committed to living them alongside us, there is no better place to work.

Our Purpose

To create happiness in ourselves and others.

We approach work and life with a sense of fun, optimism and belief, and strive to have a positive impact on the world around us. We show kindness and compassion to all those we meet, ensuring everyone is safe and healthy. We deliver on our promises and go the extra mile every day.

Our Values

We are a family.

Just like any other family, we laugh, cry, celebrate and commiserate together. We may come from many different backgrounds, but we’re always there when it really matters. Whether it’s with practical help and support, or simply a mug of tea and a shoulder to cry on.

Sharing makes us stronger.

Knowledge is more powerful when its shared. Which is why we share everything – our ideas, our expertise, our news and most‑of‑all our time. Show humility. Share and work together, and anything is possible.

Own your space.

You are Atlas. Don’t be afraid to make decisions. Use your time wisely and treat every pound as if it was coming from your own pocket.

Be honest. Always.

Have the courage to do the right thing, even when no‑one is watching. Whether it’s owning up to a mistake, having a difficult conversation, or simply arguing a point you feel passionate about. Be yourself. Authenticity breeds trust. Trust brings happiness.

Treat clients like our best friends.

If we’re a family, then our clients are our best friends. Friends who you can be completely open and honest with, because they trust you to put their interests first. We take the time to listen to what’s going on in our clients lives and pull out all the stops to make them feel happy.

Start with Wow.

And never settle for less. Create time to focus on quality and prioritise long‑term solutions over short‑term fixes. Constantly seek opportunities to learn from others, and if something doesn’t make sense, shout. Always ask yourself if there is more we can do to bring happiness to those around us.

Don't just talk. Do.

We are a business that thrives on doing. The more we do, the more we succeed. Embrace change. Keep it simple. Keep meetings short. Plan just enough to succeed. And then get on with it.

Atlas commits to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such aims to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment or are placed at a disadvantage by imposed conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified because of a protected characteristic. Atlas strives to see its workforce broadly reflecting the community in which its operation is based.