Contract Manager

Compass Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a Strategic Contract Manager for their Cleaning Services division in Blackpool. The role involves leading client partnerships, developing high-performing teams, and driving commercial success while ensuring exceptional service delivery. Ideal candidates will have a degree-level qualification and a strong leadership track record in managing multi-service contracts. Competitive salary package offered along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing multi-service contracts.
• Experience in delivering commercial and financial results.
• Strong skills in inspiring teams and engaging stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build strong client partnerships and deliver outstanding customer experience.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams aligned to company values.
• Manage budgets and drive commercial success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent leadership experience

Job description

Contract Manager - Cleaning Services (Location: Blackpool | £52,000 - £57,000 + Excellent Benefits)

Are you a natural leader who thrives on building relationships, driving performance, and inspiring teams? We're looking for a Strategic Contract Manager to take ownership of a flagship soft FM contract - ensuring our clients receive exceptional service, our people feel empowered, and our business continues to grow sustainably.

This is your chance to make a real difference: shaping culture, delivering operational excellence, and creating lasting value for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building strong, trusted client partnerships while ensuring an outstanding customer experience.
• Leading, motivating, and developing high-performing teams aligned to our values and culture.
• Driving commercial success: managing budgets, forecasts, and delivering growth opportunities.
• Championing safety, wellbeing, diversity, and sustainability across everything we do.
• Embedding operational excellence through innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Unlocking new opportunities to grow and enhance our service offer.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent leadership experience) managing multi-service contracts.
• A proven leader with a track record of delivering commercial and financial results.
• Skilled at inspiring teams, engaging stakeholders, and creating a positive, high-performance culture.
• Strong communicator and negotiator with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Commercially astute, data-driven, and always looking for smarter, better ways to deliver.
• Resilient, confident, and courageous - leading by example and embracing change with energy.

If you're ready to take on a role where your leadership, creativity, and vision can truly shine -apply today and help us deliver service excellence with impact.