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National Cleaning Manager
Virgin Active & KAUAI
London, England, United Kingdom£45,000 – £50,000
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As we evolve into Social Wellness Clubs, we are creating spaces and experiences that support every aspect of our members’ physical, mental, nutritional and social wellbeing. By bringing together expert guidance, genuine community, personalised experiences and innovative technology, we make wellness feel accessible, welcoming and easy to navigate. Virgin active is committed to recruiting the finest people who share our passion for creating exceptional experiences and delivering world-class service every day. We are looking for a National Cleaning Manager to join our Support Office Team.
Role Type: Permanent
• Full Time
Hours: 40
The National Cleaning Manager is responsible for setting, implementing, and continuously improving cleaning standards across all Virgin Active clubs. This role ensures every club consistently delivers exceptional levels of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation that enhance the member experience and protect the Virgin Active brand.
The National Cleaning Manager will lead cleaning operations across the estate, support club leadership teams in managing and developing cleaning teams, drive innovation through new technologies and equipment, and oversee specialist services including window cleaning and deep cleaning programmes.
The Role
Develop and implement a national cleaning strategy that reflects Virgin Active’s premium brand standards.
Establish, monitor, and continuously improve cleaning standards, procedures, and operational performance across all clubs.
Conduct audits, inspections, and performance reviews to ensure compliance and drive improvements.
Lead training, onboarding, coaching, and development programmes for cleaning teams and club leadership.
Support recruitment, retention, and performance management of cleaning teams across the estate.
Create and maintain site-specific cleaning schedules, task plans, and accountability frameworks.
Manage national specialist cleaning programmes, including deep cleans, window cleaning, and preventative maintenance.
Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, COSHH requirements, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
Lead anti-slip floor treatment programmes and implement measures to reduce slips, trips, and falls.
Drive quality assurance initiatives, analyse trends, and deliver continuous improvement to enhance member satisfaction.
Identify and implement innovative, sustainable cleaning technologies, products, and best practices.
Manage stakeholder relationships, budgets, KPIs, and operational resources to deliver exceptional cleanliness, efficiency, and club presentation.
Who We’re Looking For
Proven experience managing cleaning operations across multiple sites.
Strong understanding of cleaning methodologies, equipment, products, and industry best practices.
Experience developing and delivering training programmes.
Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Excellent organisational and project management capabilities.
Knowledge of COSHH and health and safety legislation.
Ability to analyse performance data and drive operational improvements.
Willingness to travel nationally
What You’ll Get
The opportunity to be part of a brand redefining the future of wellness.
A premium environment with industry-leading facilities
Development and progression opportunities aligned to your level
Access to a vibrant, engaged member community
The platform to build your career, reputation and impact
Our Perks
25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave, plus a Celebration Day – and we want you take them
Access to People's Pension with us matching contributions up 5%
Discretionary annual bonus
Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V.
Private Dental and Healthcare Insurance – your physical health is important, and we want you to have the access to healthcare should you require it.
Life Assurance 4x your salary – which we hope you will not need.
We want you to love Virgin Active like we do, so you get discounts across Virgin active – everything from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions.
You will join Virgin Family - where not only can you communicate with your colleagues across Virgin Group, but also many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2)
Maintaining a healthy diet while at work can be hard, so we offer all our team members 20% off food and drink at our KAUAI branches located in clubs.
Managing finances can be difficult, so we offer access to Salary Finance. They can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.
Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Our Health Heroes employer assistance programme is there when you need a helping hand with 6 free counselling sessions.
We know finding a new home to rent can be stressful. We partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services – meaning no tenant charges.
Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers.
Pay Range
£45,000—£50,000 GBP