Cleaning Manager

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

Job summary

A leading food and support services company in London is seeking a Cleaning Manager to oversee cleaning operations. The ideal candidate will have strong people management skills and a thorough understanding of health & safety legislation. Responsibilities include managing budgets, driving service quality, and developing the team. This role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, making it a great opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and fitness 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 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.
• Build strong client relationships and manage third-party suppliers.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

People management skills

Numerical and written skills

IT literacy

Flexible work approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Introduction

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We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 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.

As Cleaning Manager, you will:

• 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!