Are you an experienced Regional Cleaning Manager or Senior Area Manager with experience managing Education contracts? Are you currently managing national or multi-site accounts and looking to reduce your geographical patch? Are you working for a company where you don't feel valued and are looking for the opportunity to progress your career even further? Then read on and apply.
You will be working as a Cleaning Manager for an established cleaning contractor that operates nationwide and is looking for someone to oversee 10 education-sector sites across the South West, primarily around Bristol. You will be managing 1 Area Manager and supporting operational teams across the region to ensure exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.
Ideally, you will have a strong background managing education cleaning contracts and experience working within fast-paced environments where high standards and compliance are essential. You will manage your own diary but will be expected to attend sites regularly to ensure standards are being maintained and SLAs and KPIs are consistently achieved. This is a hands-on operational role suited to someone who enjoys being out in the field rather than behind a desk.
A highly respected FM company that provides contract cleaning services for a wide range of clients across the UK. The company is well established and has excellent opportunities for career development and progression with an employee-friendly culture. The feedback from candidates we have placed with the business has been fantastic. They are a company we have worked with for a number of years and the management team you will report into are amongst some of the best in the industry supportive, approachable, and genuinely invested in their people and clients.
What's in it for you?
Basic salary up to £40,000 DOE
Company car or car allowance + fuel card
Managing a portfolio of 10 sites across the South West
Opportunity to work for a company with a fantastic culture and flexible approach
Industry-specific training programmes to further develop your career
Opportunity to oversee high-profile education contracts
Career progression opportunities
Laptop / Mobile / Tablet provided
Your Role
Responsibility for contract and cleaning performance to achieve and exceed contract SLA and KPI targets
Client relationship management with a key focus on service delivery, retention, and contract growth
Responsibility for managing operational and financial budgets
Site visits in line with client contractual requirements
Contract mobilisation and support with TUPE processes
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and development of site teams
Managing and supporting 1 Area Manager across the portfolio
Ensuring implementation of all company policies and procedures
Attend training and meetings as required
Deliver services in accordance with FM strategy, service charter, and contractual agreements
Act as a key interface between clients and operational teams on a day-to-day basis
Support business growth opportunities across the region
Any other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as required
About You
Experience managing multiple cleaning sites and contracts at Operations or Regional Manager level
Ideally experienced within education-sector cleaning contracts
Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to build professional relationships with clients and teams
Experience motivating and developing cleaning teams
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Financial and operational management experience
Full UK Driving Licence
Location
You will ideally be based within commuting distance of Bristol and be comfortable travelling across the South West region.
What's next?
If you would like to work for a leading cleaning contractor with an excellent client base and a genuinely supportive management team, then please apply with your CV today. There will be a 2-stage interview process taking place over the coming weeks with a view to starting as soon as possible.
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