On-Site Cleaning Manager

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

We are seeking an experienced On-Site Cleaning Manager to join our facilities team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected institution and play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors.

You will be responsible for managing cleaning operations across our two main sites at Keppel Street and Tavistock Place. This role requires a proactive leader with proven knowledge and experience within the professional cleaning industry, ensuring that high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and compliance are maintained across academic, office, and shared spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage daily cleaning operations across both LSHTM sites
• Lead, supervise, and support cleaning staff to ensure high performance and service standards
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Monitor cleaning schedules, standards, and quality assurance processes
• Manage supplies, equipment, and cleaning resources efficiently
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external contractors as required

Requirements:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English/Relevant work experience
• IOSH Working Safety Qualification or similar Health & Safety qualification
• Experience of working in higher education, or similar organisation
• Experience in supervising/managing cleaning operatives, ensuring manning levels as per the budget requirements

Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full time 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and permanent.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 3 with the starting salary of £16.65 per hour (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.  Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London.

Applications should be made by clicking the 'Apply' button above. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. 

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. 

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

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