Group cleaning manager

Group Cleaning ManagerLocation: 4 sites - 2 main sites in Rotherham and Stocksbridge and 2 satellite sites in Rotherham and Birmingham. Due to the location of sites, we are looking for someone located in the Rotherham area.Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum, depending on experienceWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday14forty is a specialist facilities management business within Compass Group UK & Ireland, delivering integrated workplace services across the UK. Bringing together catering, cleaning, security and support services under one contract. 14forty creates efficient, high-performing environments that enhance the employee experience and allow clients to focus on their core business. With a strong focus on service excellence, innovation and sustainability, the business is committed to making workplaces better, every day.Are you an experienced cleaning professional with a strong background in managing multi-site operations?We're looking for a hands-on Group Cleaning Manager to oversee service delivery across a portfolio of four sites, two main locations and two supporting satellite sites.About the roleAs Group Cleaning Manager, you'll lead and coordinate cleaning operations across 4 locations, managing a team of approximately 30 colleagues. You'll be the key point of contact for the client, ensuring consistently high standards, strong team performance, and seamless day-to-day operations.This role is ideal for someone with experience in industrial environments who thrives in a fast-paced, operational setting and is passionate about driving standards, compliance, and team engagement.What you'll be responsible forLeading, motivating and developing a team of around 30 cleaning colleagues across four sitesOverseeing day-to-day cleaning operations, ensuring consistently high standards across all locationsActing as the main point of contact for the client, building strong and trusted relationshipsManaging and resolving escalations quickly and professionallyEnsuring full compliance with health & safety standards, policies and proceduresConducting regular site audits and implementing continuous improvement initiativesManaging stock levels of cleaning materials and consumables to maintain service continuityOrganising resources effectively across sites to meet operational demandsMonitoring performance, addressing any HR or performance issues, and supporting colleague developmentManaging site financials, including budgets, cost control, and ensuring delivery within agreed client parametersAbout youProven experience managing cleaning operations across multiple sites, ideally within an industrial environmentA hands-on, proactive leader who is confident managing large teamsStrong knowledge of health & safety and cleaning standardsExcellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levelsWell-organised with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailComfortable using Microsoft Office and basic reporting toolsFull UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites as requiredJob Reference: com/1106/91118001/52813526/SU 14FortyCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!