Cleaning Manager
- Organisation: Dulwich College
- Location: South East London
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Salary info £40,000.00 per annum
£40,000.00 Annually (FTE) - Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Monday 9 March 2026
Cleaning Manager required to manage daily cleaning operations across a large and diverse College estate, delivering a consistently high-quality service. Responsible for supervising teams, coordinating schedules and contractors, and ensuring strong compliance, operational efficiency, and high standards throughout the year.
CLEANING MANAGER
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Cleaning Managerto lead and develop our in-house cleaning operation across a large and diverse College campus.
Our estate includes a mix of modern facilities and historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Barry Buildings. The successful candidate will ensure a consistently high-quality cleaning service is delivered year-round, tailored to the individual needs of each building while supporting the College’s sustainability goals through increased use of eco-friendly products and materials.
The Role
You will manage a multi-functional team including a Day Janitor, Sports Centre Cleaners, Classroom Cleaners, Supervisors, and a Night Hygiene Team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone experienced in managing cleaning services across a large, complex site.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily cleaning operations and maintain high service standards
- Lead, train, recruit, and develop cleaning staff and supervisors
- Conduct regular inspections and team briefings
- Monitor budgets, check invoices, and ensure cost-effective service delivery
- Order cleaning materials in line with sustainability objectives
- Liaise with Facilities, Sports, and Events departments to support operational needs
About You
- Proven experience managing cleaning operations on a large and complex site (essential)
- Strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Financially aware with experience managing budgets and contracts
- Proactive, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to take ownership of a vital campus-wide service and lead a dedicated team to deliver outstanding standards.
Closing date: Monday 9th March 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole College community. We all remain vigilant about safeguarding at the College and we never think that child abuse could not happen here or to our pupils. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level. Charity 1150064
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Cleaning Manager required to manage daily cleaning operations across a large and diverse College estate, delivering a consistently high-quality service. Responsible for supervising teams, coordinating schedules and contractors, and ensuring strong compliance, operational efficiency, and high standards throughout the year.
Description
CLEANING MANAGER
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Cleaning Managerto lead and develop our in-house cleaning operation across a large and diverse College campus.
Our estate includes a mix of modern facilities and historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Barry Buildings. The successful candidate will ensure a consistently high-quality cleaning service is delivered year-round, tailored to the individual needs of each building while supporting the College’s sustainability goals through increased use of eco-friendly products and materials.
The Role
You will manage a multi-functional team including a Day Janitor, Sports Centre Cleaners, Classroom Cleaners, Supervisors, and a Night Hygiene Team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone experienced in managing cleaning services across a large, complex site.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily cleaning operations and maintain high service standards
- Lead, train, recruit, and develop cleaning staff and supervisors
- Conduct regular inspections and team briefings
- Monitor budgets, check invoices, and ensure cost-effective service delivery
- Order cleaning materials in line with sustainability objectives
- Liaise with Facilities, Sports, and Events departments to support operational needs
About You
- Proven experience managing cleaning operations on a large and complex site (essential)
- Strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Financially aware with experience managing budgets and contracts
- Proactive, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to take ownership of a vital campus-wide service and lead a dedicated team to deliver outstanding standards.
Closing date: Monday 9th March 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole College community. We all remain vigilant about safeguarding at the College and we never think that child abuse could not happen here or to our pupils. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level. Charity 1150064
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