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Organisation
Kirklees
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Directorate
Public Health and Corporate Resources
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Service Area
Culture & Visitor Economy
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Hours
37
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Number of Jobs
1
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Location(s)
Across Kirklees
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Position type
Permanent
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Grade
Grade 11
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Salary
£41,771 - £44,075
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Advert Wording
Exciting Career Opportunity: Senior Caretaking & Cleaning Manager
Location: Kirklees Council
Contract: Full-time, 37 hours/week (Monday–Friday, occasional weekends)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
About the Role
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for service excellence? We’re looking for an experienced professional with a background as a Senior Soft FM/Caretaking & Cleaning Manager to lead and evolve our high-performing service, which operates across more than 300 sites—including schools, corporate offices, and housing services.
This is a pivotal role where you’ll drive operational excellence, champion innovation, and lead a dedicated team to deliver outstanding value and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a key member of our leadership team, you will:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of caretaking and cleaning services, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and responsiveness.
Inspire and support staff to deliver a customer-focused, high-performing service.
Identify and implement service improvements that enhance customer experience and operational effectiveness.
Lead on tendering and procurement to secure new business and retain existing contracts.
Evaluate and cost growth opportunities, ensuring robust contract management and successful delivery.
Network and benchmark to keep the service innovative, competitive, and future-ready.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an operational, people-centred individual, someone with:
Proven experience in managing cleaning and soft FM services at a senior level.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent knowledge of health & safety, COSHH, and industry best practices.
Experience in contract management and budget control.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A passion for delivering services that make a real difference to communities.
What We Offer
Generous Leave: 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Employee Benefits: A comprehensive package including wellbeing support and staff discounts.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and progression.
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please complete our application form.
For an informal chat or more information, contact:
Sarah Mason, Cleaning and Caretaking Operations Manager
01484 221000
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SarahL Mason is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
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This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:
[email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
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Closing date
03 July 2026, 11:55 PM
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