Operations Manager, Cleaning

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Operations Professional to oversee cleaning services across various sites in London. This position involves managing daily operations, ensuring high service quality, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant operations management experience, including leadership of multi-site teams, and possess strong financial acumen, communication skills, and a solid understanding of health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operations management, especially in cleaning services.
• Strong financial and analytical skills related to budget management.
• Proven ability to lead teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across multiple sites ensuring service quality and safety compliance.
• Manage budgets and track performance metrics to enhance efficiency.
• Coach and develop operational staff while promoting a culture of improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Health and Safety Standards

Operations Tools Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced Operations Professional to oversee and drive excellence for their cleaning services.This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring service quality, and leading teams to deliver outstanding results.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in operations management, including leadership of multi-site teams in cleaning services – ideally within healthcare or education
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with hands-on experience in budget management and performance tracking
• Proven ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and build lasting client relationships
• Solid understanding of health and safety standards, with proficiency in operations tools and Microsoft Office

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations across various sites, ensuring high standards, safety compliance, and excellent client service
• Manage budgets, track performance metrics, and implement strategies to improve efficiency and profitability
• Foster strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to support service excellence
• Coach, support, and develop operational staff while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

For more on this one, reach out to Joe at COREcruitment dot com