School Contract Cleaning Manager

About The Role

Location: High Wycombe, HP13 7NQ

Days &

Hours:

Monday - Friday 14:00 - 18:00 (44 weeks per year)

Hourly rate: £15.77

Atlas FM is looking to recruit a Contract Manager to oversee the daily management of a key contract and lead a dedicated onsite cleaning team.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional service, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and is passionate about leading and motivating a team to achieve high standards. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Full training and ongoing support from Atlas to help you succeed.

Stream – our financial wellbeing and benefits platform, giving you access to earned wages in real time, plus savings and discounts at leading retailers.

A clear pathway for career development and progression within Atlas.

A friendly and supportive team environment where your contributions are valued.

Free uniform – comfortable, sustainable, and easy to care for.

The opportunity to work for a company that truly cares about its people and clients.

As a Contract Manager, you will:

• Lead and support your team to deliver high cleaning standards, ensuring contract requirements are met.
• Conduct regular audits using Atlas’ digital systems to maintain quality and compliance.
• Work closely with clients, ensuring exceptional service and resolving any concerns promptly.
• Manage team schedules, ensuring adequate cover for holidays and absences.
• Monitor budgets and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Train and develop staff, supporting their growth within Atlas.
• Maintain health and safety standards, ensuring compliance across all operations.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about leadership and thrives in a team‑focused environment.
• Takes pride in delivering excellent service and maintaining high standards.
• Has strong problem‑solving skills and can think on their feet.
• Has great communication and organisational skills to support both the team and clients.
• Can confidently manage budgets and ensure efficient operations.

• Previous management experience in cleaning, facilities, or a similar industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• A commitment to delivering the best possible service.
• The right to work in the UK (please bring proof to your interview).
• An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

Atlas FM is a family of people passionate about creating happiness in others. Founded in 1986, we are one of the fastest‑growing business support companies in the UK, providing cleaning, security, pest control, and other support services to over 4,000 client sites daily.

We recruit first and foremost based on our values. If you live these values, you’ll fit right in!

• We are a family:
  We support each other through thick and thin.
• Sharing makes us stronger:
  Knowledge is shared and valued.
• Own your space:
  You are Atlas. Make decisions and take ownership.
• Be honest. Always.:
  We do the right thing, even when no one’s watching.
• Treat clients like our best friends:
  Our clients are treated with the utmost care and respect.
• Start with Wow:
  We strive to exceed expectations.
• Don’t just talk. Do:
  We take action and get things done.

Atlas is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and strives to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.