Area Manager

​Role: Area Manager

Salary: £36k - £38K plus car + benefits

Job Status: Full Time/ Permanent

Location: Hertfordshire

Vacancy Reference: VR/05370

Role Description:

Bridge Recruitment is working with a leading contract cleaning management provider to recruit an experienced and proactive Area Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong multi-site management experience to join a growing organisation, overseeing a portfolio of sites across the leisure and hospitality sectors.

As Area Manager, you will take ownership of 10 client sites across Hertfordshire, ensuring consistent service delivery, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships. You'll be responsible for managing cleaning teams, driving performance, and maintaining high standards across all locations.

The role will be remote with regular travel required across your region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations across 10 client sites within the leisure and hospitality sector.

• Ensure delivery of high-quality services in line with SLAs and client expectations.

• Lead, support, and develop on-site teams, ensuring effective staffing and training.

• Manage budgets, resources, and performance targets.

• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and client meetings.

• Resolve operational issues promptly and professionally.

• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure high levels of satisfaction.

• Ensure full compliance with company policies and health & safety standards.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in an Area Manager, Regional Manager, or Multi-Site Supervisor role within Facilities Management or related industries.

• Experience managing teams across multiple sites - ideally in hospitality, leisure, or retail environments.

• Excellent communication and people management skills.

• Highly organised and confident working independently.

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