Deputy Cleaning Manager

Deputy Cleaning Manager - Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Location: Central London
Salary: -34,000 - -38,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days per week, covering shifts between 4:00am and 11:00pm


Your new company
Join one of London''s leading universities, renowned for its vibrant campus, diverse community, and commitment to excellence. As part of the Estates and Facilities team, you''ll play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Your new role
As Deputy Cleaning Manager, you will support the Cleaning Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a large-scale cleaning service across the university''s estate. You''ll be responsible for managing a team of 45 cleaners and 6 supervisors, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and customer service are consistently met. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring flexibility across early morning, daytime, and evening shifts.

What you''ll need to succeed

• Fluency in both English and Spanish
  - essential for effective communication with a diverse team.
• Proven experience in cleaning management or facilities supervision, ideally in a large or multi-site environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and support a large team.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and a commitment to high standards.

What you''ll get in return

• A competitive salary of -34,00038,000 per annum.
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive university setting.
• Access to staff benefits, including pension scheme, training and development, and a generous holiday allowance.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for progression.

What you need to do now
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