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Churchill Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

33 days holiday

Enhanced sick, maternity and paternity

Life assurance cover

24/7 GP access and wellness support

Two volunteering days per year

Exclusive perks and discounts

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing & Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Churchill Group in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Account Manager to oversee a multi-site portfolio for a prestigious education sector client. You will lead a team of cleaning operatives, drive service delivery standards, build strong client relationships and own site performance across locations.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, health and safety compliance, and opportunities for continuous improvement and account growth within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstratable experience managing Cleaning contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and people management skills.
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills, with forward planning ability.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety systems.
• Ability to work to tight timescales.
• Strong commercial awareness, financial management, and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining strong client relationships with high satisfaction levels.
• Providing and maintaining high-quality service delivery.
• Managing, recruiting, and coaching local service teams.
• Carrying out projects, reports, audits as required to support the Operations Manager.
• Ensuring Health & Safety procedures and legislation are adhered to.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, cost savings, and account growth.

Skills

Account management

Team leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Health & safety knowledge

Time management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Up to £34,000 per annum (DOE) + company car

We are looking for an experienced

Account Manager to join our growing division in Berkshire, overseeing a multi-site portfolio for a prestigious education sector client.

In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you’ll lead and support a team of cleaning operatives across multiple locations, ensuring service delivery standards are consistently achieved and maintained. You'll take ownership of site performance, build strong client relationships, and drive operational excellence across your portfolio.

As an Account Manager you’ll be:

• Maintaining strong client relationship 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, audits as required by and to support the Operations Manager.
• Be responsible for ensuring Health & Safety procedures and legislation is adhered to
• Looking for opportunities for continuous improvement, cost savings and account growth.

As an Account Manager you’ll have:

• Demonstratable experience managing Cleaning contracts
• 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
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety systems
• Ability to work to tight timescales
• Strong commercial awareness, financial management, and IT literacy

What we offer you

We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here’s what you’ll get:

• Employee Ownership – You are part of our success!
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced sick, 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.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We’re happy to help..

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