Cleaning Manager

About the Client

The client is a rapidly growing cleaning and waste management company delivering reliable, high-quality services to events across the UK. They support a range of large, high-profile events nationwide, and as operations expand, they are seeking a proactive and skilled Cleaning Manager to oversee day to day site activities, ensure efficient service delivery, and maintain strong client relationships.

The Role

As a Cleaning Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating all cleaning and waste management operations across your assigned sites. You will lead and support a team of operatives, manage schedules, uphold health & safety standards, and act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal teams.

This role is to cover a variety of locations, predominantly London but also Sunderland, Gloucestershire, Newcastle, Portsmouth, Southampton so you must be happy to stay away for up to 2 weeks at a time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package (£40,000+ with overtime) (Overtime of £5k-8k possible)
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Supportive, dynamic team environment
• Access to major events nationwide (experience the buzz of live events first hand)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cleaning and waste management operations
• Lead, motivate, and support site staff
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality audits
• Maintain accurate records and operational reports
• Build and maintain positive client relationships, addressing issues as needed
• Communicate effectively with senior management
• Monitor and manage stock levels of materials and equipment
• Resolve operational challenges promptly and efficiently

About You

We are looking for an organised, confident, and experienced individual with strong people management abilities and a background in cleaning, facilities, or waste management operations. Ideally you will have experience in the Events industry as experience in a fast paced, challenging environment is essential.

Essential

• Previous experience in a cleaning management role
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Solid understanding of cleaning practices and waste management standards
• Up to date knowledge of waste procedures and sustainability initiatives
• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations
• Flexible and responsive approach to operational needs

Desirable

• Full UK driving license

This is a hands on, high responsibility role ideal for a proactive manager who thrives in fast moving, high profile environments and enjoys variety and operational challenges.

There will be a 2 stage interview process, if your CV meets the criteria we will give you a call to discuss more