Service Support Manager

Mitie Group plc.; Hastings; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Cleaning Area Manager to oversee service delivery and ensure compliance with cleaning specifications in Hastings and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to safety regulations. A background in cleaning management and excellent customer service skills are essential. Additional benefits include access to a virtual GP and financial wellbeing support.

Benefits

Access to a virtual GP

Financial wellbeing support

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in soft services/cleaning within facilities management.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Full UK clean driving licence.
• IOSH Health & Safety qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with contract clients and conduct audit inspections.
• Monitor performance against SLAs and cleaning specifications.
• Manage daily employee wages and ensure Health & Safety compliance.
• Follow statutory Fire and Safety regulations to mitigate risks.
• Ensure service delivery across multiple contracts aligns with company policies.

Skills

Management experience in soft services/cleaning

Customer service skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Education

IOSH Health & Safety qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive. We’re looking for a Cleaning Area Manager who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and adhering to cleaning specifications and compliance procedures.

Contract: Type: Permanent | Hours: 40 hours per week | Location: South coast, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings | VAN: Company car provided

Role Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with contract clients and conduct audit inspections.
• Monitor performance against SLAs and cleaning specifications.
• Manage daily employee wages and ensure Health & Safety compliance.
• Follow statutory Fire and Safety regulations to mitigate risks.
• Ensure service delivery across multiple contracts aligns with company policies and procedures (HR, QHSE, RTW, Vetting, Compliance).

What we’re looking for

• Previous management experience in soft services/cleaning within facilities management.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Full UK clean driving licence (company car provided).
• IOSH Health & Safety qualification desirable.

What we offer you

• Access to a virtual GP for you and your household.
• Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance, including early pay access and competitive loans.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits through our Choices platform, including extra holidays, insurance, dental care, and tech products.