Job Description

Join Our Team: Area Manager - Commercial Cleaning (Central London)

Full-Time | Above Market Salary | Real Living Wage Employer | Full Training Provided

Are you a confident, organised, and people-focused professional looking for a new challenge? Hive Cleaning is the leading B Corp-certified, eco-conscious cleaning company in the UK and are proud to be doing things differently. We're expanding rapidly and looking for an

Area Manager

to join our growing team in

Central London

.

Experienced Area Managers Required

We believe in hiring the right people with the right attitude and providing them with the tools and training they need to succeed. However, some management experience in the field is required. You will need to be a confident natural communicator, thrive on building relationships, and know how to manage and motivate a team. Ideal Candidates will have industry experience managing

flexi office spaces

.

What We're Looking For:

A

strong communicator

at all levels--confident, friendly, and approachable.

Organised and detail-oriented

with great time management skills.

Customer-focused

, with a commitment to excellent service and relationship building. A true

team player

who can support and lead others, adapt quickly, and bring energy and positivity to the role.

Background

in Multi Site Cleaning Management.

The Role:

You're role as an Area manager is primarily to

oversee the day-to-day operations

across a portfolio of multiple large sites in central London (~5-10). Your typical day will be around

10hrs of work

on-site; but every day is slightly different. Typically, your work day will be from around

11am - 8pm

, but this will be flexible based on business needs.

Your Key Responsibilities include

:

Building and maintaining strong

client relationships

through regular in person meetings, combined with phone and email contact. Ensure our

high standard

s are delivered across the portfolio. Handling day-to-day

admin tasks

, including writing cleaning specifications, training guides, designing site posters, using iPhone and laptop tools, and working with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Overseeing and

mentoring

your team of supervisors. Managing

recruitment, people, training

, and

team development

. Creating and delivering weekly

payroll reports

. Overseeing

health and safety audits

, conducting

site inspections

, and maintaining Hive's renowned high standards. Organising

periodic cleans

, checking

stock levels

, and an understanding how to correctly use cleaning machinery.

Scheduling and covering

shifts due to holiday, sickness, or emergencies. Supporting and mentoring

cleaners, supervisors

, and reporting to your Account manager.

Participating in company events

and training sessions--and even helping to build them! Occasionally working weekends if needed (for additional payment), and

willing to travel

across Central London.

Why Work With Hive Cleaning?

We work differently at Hive Cleaning from most other cleaning companies in the Industry. We are a forwards-thinking company with a big focus on innovation and customer service, while providing market-leading ethical and sustainable services;

We have always been an accredited

Real Living Wage employer.

We are the

UKs highest ranked

B Corp

in the cleaning and FM sectors

.

Planet Mark

recognised -

UK

Best Company of the Year 2024

for our low carbon service delivery. We are a

majority women-owned, led and run

company. We are internationally recognised and

WEConnect accredited.

You'll be joining a team of over

27 nationalities

, all working toward making workplaces cleaner, greener, and more people-focused. You'll receive training, mentoring, and the chance to grow a successful and lucrative career in a supportive environment.
If you're looking for a people and planet-first company, where your communication and leadership skills will be truly

valued and rewarded

-- and where no two days are the same -- then we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please upload your CV and a short covering letter.

Come and help us redefine what cleaning services can be.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee mentoring programme Flexitime Free or subsidised travel
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person