Senior Caretaking & Cleaning Manager

Kirklees Council; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Caretaking & Cleaning Manager to lead services across over 300 sites, ensuring high standards and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will have a proven background in service delivery, financial management, and be a strong communicator. This role offers generous leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support and staff discounts

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in service delivery and improvement.
• Experience managing budgets and KPIs.
• Passion for community service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of caretaking and cleaning services.
• Inspire staff to deliver high-performing service.
• Implement service improvements for customer experience.
• Lead on tendering and procurement.
• Evaluate growth opportunities.
• Network to enhance service innovation.

Skills

Multi-site service delivery

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

About the Role

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for service excellence? We’re looking for aSenior Caretaking & Cleaning Managerto lead and evolve our high-performing service, which operates across more than 300 sites—including schools, corporate offices, and housing services.

This is a pivotal role where you’ll drive operational excellence, champion innovation, and lead a dedicated team to deliver outstanding value and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of our leadership team, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of caretaking and cleaning services, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and responsiveness.
• Inspire and support staff to deliver a customer-focused, high-performing service.
• Identify and implement service improvements that enhance customer experience and operational effectiveness.
• Lead on tendering and procurement to secure new business and retain existing contracts.
• Evaluate and cost growth opportunities, ensuring robust contract management and successful delivery.
• Network and benchmark to keep the service innovative, competitive, and future-ready.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking astrategic, people-focused leaderwith:

• A proven track record in multi-site service delivery and improvement—ideally in a commercial, customer-facing environment.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for delivering services that make a real difference to communities.

What We Offer

• Generous Leave:25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Pension Scheme:Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Benefits:A comprehensive package including wellbeing support and staff discounts.
• Career Growth:Opportunities for professional development and progression.

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please complete our application form.

For an informal chat or more information, contact:

Sarah Mason, Cleaning and Caretaking Operations Manager
01484 221000