Cleaning Manager VA

Cleaning Manager

Central London
Monday to Friday, 1:00pm – 10:00pm - 40 hours a week
£40,000 per annum

Anabas is a dynamic, national Facilities Management company dedicated to delivering exceptional workplace experiences for corporate office occupiers across the UK. We pride ourselves on service excellence, strong client partnerships, and creating environments where people can thrive.

This is a hands‑on leadership position, combining operational delivery with team management. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across landlord communal areas while leading and developing your team to consistently exceed client expectations.

• Carry out and oversee daily cleaning services across offices, communal areas, washrooms, kitchens, and breakout spaces
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure service standards are consistently met
• Conduct regular inspections and audits, implementing corrective actions where required
• Manage periodic and deep cleaning programmes, as well as ad‑hoc requests
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety standards

• Recruit, train, supervise, and motivate a team of cleaning operatives
• Manage rotas, absence cover, and workforce planning
• Conduct performance reviews and manage timekeeping, absence, and disciplinary processes
• Approve timesheets and oversee payroll processes
• Foster a professional, positive, and high‑performing team culture

• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation and COSHH regulations
• Carry out risk assessments and promote safe systems of work
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals and equipment

• Act as the primary contact for building management regarding cleaning services
• Manage feedback, complaints, and service improvement initiatives promptly and professionally
• Attend stakeholder meetings and provide service updates

• Manage cleaning supplies and equipment efficiently and cost‑effectively
• Monitor budgets and report on expenditure, usage, and efficiencies
• Ensure equipment is maintained, serviced, and fit for purpose

• Proven experience in a Cleaning Manager or Facilities Management role
• Experience managing teams within a commercial or corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of cleaning standards, methods, and materials
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and COSHH
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills

• Experience managing cleaning services within a large, multi‑floor building
• IOSH or relevant health and safety qualification
• Experience working with audits and service level agreements (SLAs)

• Professional, reliable, and proactive
• Detail‑focused with a commitment to quality
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Flexible when business needs require

• £40,000 annual salary
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and Reward scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you are a driven and experienced Cleaning Manager looking to join a company that values service excellence and people development, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Anabas team.