Cleaning Manager

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A cleaning and waste management company is seeking a proactive Cleaning Manager to coordinate operations across various sites, including London and other UK locations. Responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with experience in cleaning management. Competitive salary and overtime opportunities are offered in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive team environment

Access to major events nationwide

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cleaning management role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of cleaning practices and waste management standards.
• Up-to-date knowledge of waste procedures and sustainability initiatives.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Flexible and responsive approach to operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cleaning and waste management operations.
• Lead, motivate, and support site staff.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations.
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality audits.
• Maintain accurate records and operational reports.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships, addressing issues as needed.
• Communicate effectively with senior management.
• Monitor and manage stock levels of materials and equipment.
• Resolve operational challenges promptly and efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Job description

About the Client

The client is a rapidly growing cleaning and waste management company delivering reliable, high-quality services to events across the UK. They support a range of large, high-profile events nationwide, and as operations expand, they are seeking a proactive and skilled Cleaning Manager to oversee day‑to‑day site activities, ensure efficient service delivery, and maintain strong client relationships.

The Role

As a Cleaning Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating all cleaning and waste management operations across your assigned sites. You will lead and support a team of operatives, manage schedules, uphold health & safety standards, and act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal teams.

This role is to cover a variety of locations, predominantly London but also Sunderland, Gloucestershire, Newcastle, Portsmouth, Southampton so you must be happy to stay away for up to 2 weeks at a time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package (£40,000+ with overtime) (Overtime of £5k-8k possible)
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Supportive, dynamic team environment
• Access to major events nationwide (experience the buzz of live events first‑hand)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cleaning and waste management operations
• Lead, motivate, and support site staff
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality audits
• Maintain accurate records and operational reports
• Build and maintain positive client relationships, addressing issues as needed
• Communicate effectively with senior management
• Monitor and manage stock levels of materials and equipment
• Resolve operational challenges promptly and efficiently

About You

We are looking for an organised, confident, and experienced individual with strong people‑management abilities and a background in cleaning, facilities, or waste management operations. Ideally you will have experience in the Events industry as experience in a fast paced, challenging environment is essential.

Essential

• Previous experience in a cleaning management role
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Solid understanding of cleaning practices and waste management standards
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of waste procedures and sustainability initiatives
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations
• Flexible and responsive approach to operational needs

Desirable

• Full UK driving license

This is a hands‑on, high‑responsibility role ideal for a proactive manager who thrives in fast‑moving, high‑profile environments and enjoys variety and operational challenges.

There will be a 2 stage interview process, if your CV meets the criteria we will give you a call to discuss more