Cleaning Manager

Compassprojects; Fareham; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing facilities management company is seeking a Cleaning Manager to oversee operations in Hampshire. This hands-on role includes managing cleaning contracts, supervising teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates must have experience in cleaning management, strong leadership skills, and be eligible for SC security clearance. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum, 28 days of holiday, and potential for future company vehicle usage.

Benefits

£35,000 per year

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Company fuel card

Opportunities to manage new contracts

Qualifications

• Experience supervising cleaning operations.
• Ability to implement health and safety compliance.
• Eligible for SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day cleaning contracts effectively.
• Supervise Cleaning Supervisors and teams.
• Conduct regular site inspections.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Travel to surrounding counties as needed.

Skills

Proven experience in cleaning or facilities management

Strong leadership and team management

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple sites and projects

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Location: Hampshire (Fareham office; with occasional travel to surrounding counties)

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Holidays: 28 days per year, including Bank Holidays

Employment Type: Permanent, 6-month probationary period

Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance

About Us

We are a growing facilities management company, expanding our operations in anticipation of a large upcoming contract. To support this growth, we are seeking a proactive and experienced Cleaning Manager to oversee our cleaning operations across Hampshire and surrounding areas.

This is a hands‑on, predominantly on‑site role, with office‑based work carried out from our Fareham, Hampshire office.

The Role

As Cleaning Manager, you will manage day‑to‑day cleaning contracts, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You will supervise Cleaning Supervisors, oversee small works projects, and support the mobilisation of new and expanding contracts.

This role requires eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance, as some client sites are security‑sensitive.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cleaning operations, mainly on‑site, ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Supervise and support Cleaning Supervisors and cleaning teams, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Conduct regular site inspections and implement improvements where required.
• Carry out office‑based duties from Fareham, including reporting, scheduling, and administrative tasks.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and incident reporting.
• Act as a secondary client contact, reporting operational issues and proposing solutions.
• Travel to surrounding counties as required; use of your own vehicle is required during probation (company fuel card provided).

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in cleaning or facilities management.
• Strong leadership, team management, and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Ability to manage multiple sites, projects, and priorities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Eligible for SC security clearance.

Desirable

Experience mobilising new contracts and managing multi‑site operations.

What We Offer

• £35,000 per year
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Company fuel card; potential for company vehicle after probation
• Predominantly on‑site, hands‑on role with office‑based administration from Fareham
• Opportunities to manage and grow new contracts in a rapidly expanding business

Apply now to join a growing team and play a key role in delivering and expanding our cleaning services across Hampshire and beyond.