UniLodge Living Group
Cleaning Services Manager
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Full-time position - 40 hours per week
Based in Christchurch
Market leading student accommodation provider
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a proactive leader with strong coordination and contract management skills, and a passion for creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments?
At UniLodge we believe exceptional student accommodation plays a vital role in supporting academic success, wellbeing, and community. We are looking for a Cleaning Services Manager to join our team in Christchurch and help deliver outstanding living environments for our residents.
More About The Role
Reporting to the Asset & Facilities Manager, the Cleaning Services Manager is responsible for overseeing cleaning, hygiene, and waste management contracts across our accommodation portfolio.
This is a leadership role focused on contract oversight, quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with internal teams and contractors to ensure our properties are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, safety, and sustainability, with a strong focus on initiatives that reduce waste to landfill and improve environmental outcomes.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing skills, broaden their leadership capability, and continue their professional growth within a supportive and evolving environment. Success in this role requires strong collaboration and the ability to work closely alongside other leaders across the business to ensure aligned decision-making and consistent service delivery.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and oversee contracted cleaning, hygiene, and waste management services
- Ensure cleaning schedules and service standards are consistently achieved
- Conduct quality assurance audits and inspections across multiple sites
- Build strong working relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders
- Monitor contract performance, service delivery, and compliance requirements
- Support sustainability initiatives and environmentally responsible practices
- Assist with budgeting, cost control, invoice coding, and expenditure oversight
- Prepare reports identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Help create safe, clean, and welcoming spaces for residents and staff
ABOUT YOU
- Strong coordination skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively alongside other leaders
- A high level of organisation, attention to detail, and accountability
- Confidence in developing and managing audits, reporting, and service performance
- A good basic understanding of budgeting and the ability to manage costs responsibly
- A solutions-focused and innovative mindset
- A passion for continuous improvement and reducing waste to landfill
- The ability to influence positive outcomes across diverse teams
- A passion for customer service and community wellbeing
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Experience in cleaning services, hospitality, contractor management, or contract administration will be highly regarded.
If you are motivated by continuous improvement, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to make a meaningful impact in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.
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If you’re interested in working with us, please submit your application as soon as possible - outlining all the amazing qualities and skills you can bring to our team.
UniLodge reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date.
All final applicants for this position will be required to provide evidence of a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
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