Venue Cleaning Manager

  • Thorn Baker Facilities Management
  • Apr 23, 2026
Contractor Trades & Services

Job Description

Are you an experienced Cleaning Manager in Events, Hospitality, or Venue management? Or do you have experience in public facing high footfall areas such as Transport, Hospitals, Theme Parks, Holiday parks? Or are you a Cleaning Supervisor with the same experience looking for the next step up?
Do you thrive in busy, high-profile environments with high public footfall? Are you looking for a fast-paced role that keeps you on your toes?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Please note this is a FTC role for 4 months so not suitable for someone in a permanent job. It will start as soon as possible until Mid September

About the Client:


The client is a well established, award winning cleaning and waste management company delivering reliable, high-quality services to events and venues across the UK. They support a range of large, high-profile events nationwide, and due to an upcoming prestigious contract starting, they are seeking a proactive and skilled Cleaning Manager to oversee day-to-day site activities, ensure efficient service delivery, and maintain strong client relationships

The Role:

As a Cleaning Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating all cleaning and waste management operations across your site in Glasgow. You will lead and support a team of cleaning operatives, manage schedules, uphold health & safety standards, and act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal teams.

This role is to cover a variety of locations across Glasgow but you will have one that you are assigned to

Benefits

  • Immediate start
  • £38,000 salary - Pro rata over 4 months
  • Fantastic contract opportunity to build your experience and knowledge
  • Opportunity to be a part of a prestigious worldwide event
  • Supportive, dynamic team environment
  • Access to major event (experience the buzz of live events first-hand)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take full ownership of cleaning operations within your assigned venue
  • Lead and manage venue-based supervisors, administrators and large operational teams
  • Plan, resource and deliver pre-event, live event and post-event cleaning schedules
  • Carry out regular audits and inspections to ensure standards, KPIs and SLAs are met
  • Act as the main operational contact for venue management and Games stakeholders
  • Manage staffing levels, shift patterns, overtime and last-minute changes
  • Ensure all health & safety, compliance and training requirements are met
  • Work closely with HR and Payroll to support recruitment, onboarding and pay accuracy
  • Problem-solve in real time in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment
  • Champion Spectrum's values and set the standard for professionalism on site

About You:
We are looking for an organised, confident, and experienced individual with strong people-management abilities and a background in cleaning, facilities, or waste management operations. Ideally you will have experience in the Events industry as experience in a fast paced, challenging environment is essential

Essential:

  • Previous experience in a cleaning management role is ideal

  • Own transport

  • Experience in events or high footfall
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • Solid understanding of cleaning practices and waste management standards

  • Up-to-date knowledge of waste procedures and sustainability initiatives

  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

  • Knowledge of health & safety regulations

  • Flexible and responsive approach to operational needs

This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role ideal for a proactive manager who thrives in fast-moving, high-profile environments and enjoys variety and operational challenges.

There will be a 2 stage interview process, if your CV meets the criteria we will give you a call to discuss more

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