CLEANING OPERATIONS MANAGER – SEC, GLASGOW

Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum (DOE)
Working Hours: 5 days over 7, including weekends and evenings
As the Cleaning Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the venue maintains the highest cleanliness standards, providing a safe and welcoming environment for guests. You will be responsible for managing a team of cleaning staff, handling the cleaning operations for events, and supporting the Contract Manager on-site. This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will lead by example and ensure our cleaning operations run efficiently, particularly during high-demand events.
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is interconnected exhibition and meeting venue, SEC Armadillo and the OVO Hydro – a 14,300 capacity concert, sporting and special events arena. The SEC will be one of the host venues for the Commonwealth Games 2026.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage all cleaning activities for events, including pre-event preparations, post-event clean-up, and maintaining cleanliness throughout event days.
• Supervise and lead a team of cleaning staff, ensuring high levels of performance, training, and development.
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are completed to the highest standards, including public areas, back-of-house spaces, toilets, and VIP areas.
• Work closely with the Contract Manager to coordinate schedules, resources, and cleaning requirements for all events.
• Ensure health and safety standards are consistently followed, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Manage the inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained and ordering is done in a timely manner.
• Assist in developing and implementing cleaning strategies, especially during peak event periods.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any cleaning-related issues promptly to ensure the venue always meets client expectations.
• Maintain a high standard of communication with event organizers, venue staff, and external contractors.