Cleaning Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2240324/153486
- Location: Kingston Upon Thames
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum plus Sodexo benefits
- Closing date: 16 February 2026
About the role
Location: Kingston, KT1 2BA
Salary: £40,000 per annum plus free gym and parking onsite
Contract: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We are seeking an experienced and driven Cleaning Manager to lead the cleaning operation for a global FMCG client at their brand-new, state-of-the-art campus in Kingston. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping high standards from day one within a prestigious corporate environment.
The Role
As Cleaning Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the cleaning team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective cleaning service in line with the client contract, legislative requirements, and agreed specifications. You will work closely with both the client and internal stakeholders to continuously improve service delivery and the overall customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver the cleaning service in line with the client contract, service scope, and KPIs
- Manage and develop cleaning supervisors and operatives, including recruitment, induction, training, and appraisals
- Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and company policies and procedures
- Control labour, materials, consumables, and subcontractor costs within budget
- Manage payroll inputs, staff absences, and sickness in line with HR procedures
- Oversee ordering, distribution, and stock control of cleaning materials and consumables
- Carry out regular cleaning audits and quality assurance checks
- Prepare reports and attend client and team meetings as required
- Proactively drive operational efficiencies and introduce innovation
- Actively demonstrate and embed company values within the cleaning team
What Success Looks Like
- Cleaning standards consistently meet or exceed contract requirements
- Strong audit results and positive client feedback
- Engaged, well-trained, and motivated cleaning teams
- Accurate payroll, records, and financial controls
- A positive Health & Safety culture and environmental sustainability focus
About You
Essential:
- Proven experience managing and leading a cleaning team
- Strong knowledge of the cleaning industry and Health & Safety
- Experience working in a corporate or structured environment
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise, manage resources, and control costs effectively
- Computer literate with good literacy and numeracy skills
- A genuine commitment to service excellence
Desirable:
- IOSH Managing Safely qualification
- BICSc Assessor qualification
- BIFM qualification
- Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline
Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
- Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
- Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
Ready to be part of something greater?
Join a team that values you for being you.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Kingston Upon Thames, Not specified, KT1 2BA
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