Cleaning Manager

Compass Group UK; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm in London is seeking a Cleaning Manager to oversee cleaning operations at a prestigious site. The ideal candidate will have strong health and safety knowledge, excellent people management skills, and the ability to manage budgets effectively. This role offers opportunities for career growth and competitive pay with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (including COSHH).
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong numerical and written skills, IT literate.
• Flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the cleaning team to deliver services in line with client agreements.
• Drive a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance with all legislation.
• Manage budgets for labour, equipment, and resources.
• Continuously improve service delivery across Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety metrics.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff to ensure the right skills and performance standards are met.

Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Excellent people management skills

Strong numerical skills

IT literate

Flexible approach to work

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

The Role

We’re looking for a Cleaning Manager to lead our cleaning operations at a prestigious London location. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager who thrives on delivering high standards, managing people, and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the cleaning team to deliver services in line with client agreements and Compass Group standards.
• Drive a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance with all legislation and company procedures, including COSHH.
• Manage budgets for labour, equipment, and resources to achieve commercial targets.
• Continuously improve service delivery across Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety metrics.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff to ensure the right skills and performance standards are met.
• Conduct regular 1-2-1s and lead by example to motivate and engage your team.
• Build strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to enhance service and reputation.
• Manage third-party suppliers (e.g., waste, pest control) to meet SLAs.
• Work flexibly and attend off-site meetings or training as required.

About You

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (including COSHH).
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong numerical and written skills, IT literate.
• Flexible approach to work.

Desirable:

• Previous experience managing a commercial cleaning operation.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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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!