Contract Manager

Churchill Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent service provider is seeking an experienced Cleaning Contract Manager to oversee a large housing contract in the Yorkshire region. You will manage 7 teams, ensure service quality, and foster strong client relationships while driving continuous improvement. The role requires excellent leadership, interpersonal skills, and a focus on Health & Safety standards. The compensation includes £32,000 per annum plus benefits such as employee ownership and extensive holiday leave.

Benefits

Employee Ownership

33 days holiday

Company sick pay

Maternity and paternity leave support

Life assurance cover

24/7 GP access

Two paid volunteering days per year

Exclusive perks and discounts

Ongoing training and development

Recognition and rewards

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication and people management skills.
• Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.
• Ability to work to tight timescales.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining strong client relationships.
• Managing, recruiting, and coaching local service teams.
• Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are adhered to.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Financial management

Health and Safety knowledge

Commercial awareness

IT literacy

Education

Management Qualification

Job description

Based across Yorkshire

£32,000 per annum + car or car allowance

We are looking for an experienced Cleaning Contract Manager to join our growing portfolio overseeing a large housing contract.

You will be leading all aspects of cleaning for a large local housing association across the Yorkshire region. You will have direct line management responsibility for 7 mobile supervisors and their teams of cleaners, demonstrating the energy and drive to take the contract forward.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining strong client relationships with high levels of satisfaction
• Providing and maintaining the quality of service delivery
• Managing, recruiting, and coaching local service teams
• Carrying out ad-hoc and regular activities such as projects, reports, and audits as required by and to support the Operations Manager.
• Be responsible for ensuring Health & Safety procedures and legislation adhered to
• Looking for opportunities for continuous improvement, cost savings, and account growth.

Required experience and attributes

• Excellent interpersonal communication and people management skills
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to forward plan, work under pressure and influence at a senior level
• Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety systems in the cleaning industry
• Ability to work to tight timescales
• Strong commercial awareness, financial management, and IT literacy
• Passionate, flexible, trustworthy, and innovative.

What’s in it for you?

• Employee Ownership – You are part of our success!
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company sick pay
• Maternity and paternity leave support
• Life assurance cover
• 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support
• Two paid volunteering days per year – Give back to a cause that matters to you
• Exclusive perks and discounts – More than 250 deals available
• Ongoing training and development – From apprenticeships to leadership programs
• Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion – Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way
• Recognition and rewards – Celebrating our shining stars all year round

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all.

Please note: Security clearance (DBS) is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Key Qualifications
• Management Qualification