Area Manager Responsible to: Operations Manager Competitive Salary Company Van, Company Mobile Phone & I pad Hours of work: Full time; min. 40 hours per week – permanent position Times of Work: Flexible in accordance with needs of the job Start date: Immediate Area: London & South East Purpose: - Oversee, manage and operate a portfolio of the company’s contracts across London and the South East - Maintain and develop relationships with clients through regular meetings and inspections - Manage cleaning personnel Key Responsibilities: Respond promptly to all e-mails and calls from clients Arrange regular meetings with clients Review cleaning standards through regular inspections Arrange one-off cleans and deep cleans with clients and check if they were satisfied afterwards Proactively visit sites during the cleaning shift spot checking for cleaning standards, staff attendance, uniform, etc. Ensure cleaning personnel are completing their duties and that Health and Safety is being followed on site Liaise with Managers and Supervisors on a daily basis and build strong relationships with colleagues, supervisors and cleaning team members Be involved in the selection, and training of new cleaning team members Monitor equipment, uniform and stock levels Candidate - Previous cleaning management experience is required - Effective written and oral communication - Excellent planning, organisational and prioritisation skills - Able to effectively manage cleaning and supervisory staff - IT literate - Ability to prioritise - High levels of attention to detail - A strong work ethic - Full UK driving licence Required licences · Driving Licence Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: driving license (required)