About the Role We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Area Cleaning Manager to join our Facilities team and help manage cleaning operations across the county. Working closely with our Contracts and Facilities Managers, Facilities Coordinator, and Site Supervisors, you’ll support the smooth and efficient delivery of cleaning services to a wide range of clients, including County Council departments, schools, town and parish councils, housing associations, and more. You’ll oversee approximately 70 cleaning operatives and site supervisors, ensuring that every site meets our quality standards, safety requirements, and client expectations. You’ll play a key role in staff management, client relations, and driving operational improvements across multiple contracts. Key Responsibilities Support the Contracts Manager to ensure all contracts are delivered safely and effectively, in line with company policies and best practice. Supervise and motivate site supervisors and cleaning staff, including recruitment, induction, and performance management. Ensure service specifications and schedules are consistently met to maintain high levels of client satisfaction. Conduct regular site visits and audits, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance standards are upheld. Manage staff absence, leave, and overtime records accurately. Monitor and maintain adequate cleaning materials, consumables, and equipment supplies. Work with management to identify innovation and efficiency opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, responding proactively to issues or service failures. Promote Cleaning Services and support business growth across existing and potential clients. To find out more about the role please take a look at the role profile About You Essential Skills and Experience: NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a related service area, or relevant experience. Experience managing cleaning or facilities teams across multiple sites. Strong understanding of health & safety and risk assessments. Good IT skills and familiarity with digital monitoring or reporting systems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites. Desirable: Experience working in schools, local authority premises, or similar environments. Knowledge of quality management systems or service auditing. Our offer to you Salary: £24,842 Working Hours: 37 hours Contract Type: Permanent Base: Bodmin Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 16th November Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes: Generous pension scheme with employer contribution Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays Cycle to Work scheme Flexible working hours & home working options Investment and support in your continuous training and development Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a basic DBS check. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role. To apply It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV. Contact us If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role. Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at the Corserv Group.