Contract Manager

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

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Strategic Contract Manager for cleaning services in Blackpool. The role involves leading teams, driving commercial success, and building client partnerships. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and a strong track record in contract management. Excellent benefits included, with salary ranging from £52,000 to £57,000.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-service contracts.
• Track record of delivering commercial and financial results.
• Skills in inspiring teams and creating a positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Build strong client partnerships and ensure outstanding customer experience.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Manage budgets and drive commercial success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Team building

Education

Degree-level qualification

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.