Cleaning Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cleaning Manager in Loughborough to oversee facilities management services. The successful candidate will lead a motivated team, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and manage budgets efficiently while promoting a strong safety culture.

Benefits

Onsite free car parking

Subsidised meals

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Access to a Digital GP

Travel discounts

Grocery shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in cleaning or facilities services.
• Strong knowledge of operational procedures and health & safety.
• Good standard of education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of cleaning and facilities management services.
• Recruit, train, and manage a motivated team.
• Oversee budgets and deliver services efficiently.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

Budget management

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Introduction

Cleaning Manager - Loughborough

We are seeking an experienced Cleaning Manager to lead the delivery of facilities management services, ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and compliance with all relevant standards and legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and compliant delivery of cleaning, logistics, car parking, and security services to high standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all health & safety procedures, audits, and reporting are rigorously followed.
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication, reporting, and effective problem-solving.
• Recruit, train, develop, and manage a motivated team, ensuring performance and conduct meet contractual and company requirements.
• Oversee budgets, resources, and schedules to deliver services efficiently and within financial targets.
• Support cross-functional facilities management, including collaborating with catering teams and covering supervisory duties when needed.
• Drive continuous improvement, compliance, and quality across all operations.
• Act as a role model for professional standards and company values.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven management experience in cleaning or facilities services.
• Strong knowledge of operational procedures, health & safety, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Financially aware with experience managing budgets and driving performance.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office).
• Good standard of education.

Desirable

• Experience in logistics, car parking, or security management.
• Level 3 Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience managing multi-service operations.
• Familiarity with service management systems.
• Ambition to grow and develop further.

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:

• Onsite free car parking
• Subsidised meals
• 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

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

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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,