Job title: Cleaning Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Facilities Management
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 16/01/2026
Job ID: 69416

Job Description

Central London | Trophy Building
£40,000 per annum | 1:00pm – 10:00pm

We are recruiting an experienced Cleaning Manager to lead operations at a prestigious Trophy Building in Central London, on behalf of a national FM service provider.

This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who thrives in high-profile environments, enjoys leading from the front, and is passionate about service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Cleaning Manager, you will take full ownership of the cleaning service delivery across this flagship site. You will manage, motivate, and develop an on-site team while maintaining exceptional standards expected within a premium commercial building.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Day-to-day management of the cleaning operation, working hands-on alongside the team when required

  • Leading, training, and developing a cleaning team to deliver consistently high standards

  • Driving service development and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Innovating and implementing new cleaning equipment, machinery, and products

  • Ensuring compliance with health & safety, COSHH, and company procedures

  • Managing staffing levels, rotas, absences, and performance

  • Acting as the key point of contact for the client and FM stakeholders

About You

  • Proven experience in a Cleaning Manager or similar supervisory role within commercial or corporate environments

  • Comfortable working in a hands-on, operational role

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams

  • A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and service improvement

  • Experience introducing new equipment, products, or cleaning methodologies

  • Strong communication and client-facing skills

What’s on Offer

  • Salary: £40,000 per annum

  • Shift pattern: 1:00pm – 10:00pm

  • Opportunity to work within a prestigious Central London Trophy Building

  • Employment with a national FM service provider offering stability and progression

If you’re a driven Cleaning Manager looking to make your mark on a high-profile site and take ownership of service delivery, we’d love to hear from you.