Group Manager

Competitive Salary | South Region

Are you an experienced operational leader with a background in Integrated Facilities Management? Are you confident managing multiple sites, developing teams and building strong client relationships?

We're looking for a Group Manager to oversee a portfolio of sites across the South, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of Cleaning and Security services.

This is a varied, multi-site role where you'll provide leadership and operational support to site teams, ensuring services are delivered safely, consistently and to a high standard.

What you'll be doing

As Group Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the delivery of Cleaning and Security services across multiple locations.
• Supporting and developing site-based managers, supervisors and frontline teams.
• Ensuring consistently high standards of service across the portfolio.
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key operational point of contact.
• Monitoring performance against KPIs and SLAs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective action plans.
• Driving employee engagement, retention and development across your teams.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, security procedures and company standards.
• Managing labour, budgets and resources effectively while maintaining service quality.
• Leading regular site visits, audits and performance reviews.
• Driving continuous improvement and supporting mobilisation and operational projects across the region.

What we're looking for

You'll be an experienced multi-site operational manager who enjoys being visible across their sites and working closely with clients and operational teams.

You'll bring:

• Experience managing multiple sites or contracts within Facilities Management or Soft Services.
• A strong background in Cleaning and Security 
• Experience leading and developing operational teams across multiple locations.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, labour and operational performance.
• A good understanding of compliance, Health & Safety and service delivery standards.
• The ability to manage competing priorities across a geographically spread portfolio.
• Hold or have previously held an SIA Licence.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across the South.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!