COREcruitment Ltd
Director of Operations
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Operations Director – Soft FM (Cleaning) Location: West London
We are working with a leading, privately owned facilities management business to appoint an Operations Director to lead a major London-based region.
This is a senior leadership role within a growing organisation known for its strong client retention, internal progression, and long-term approach to building high-performing teams. The company delivers predominantly self-performed cleaning services alongside a range of soft FM solutions across commercial offices, transport hubs, education, healthcare, and manufacturing environments.
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The Role
You will take full operational and commercial responsibility for a multi-million-pound portfolio, leading a team of Area Managers and frontline staff across a diverse client base.
Key responsibilities include:
- Full P&L ownership and financial performance of the region
- Leading, developing, and structuring operational teams
- Driving service delivery standards and client retention
- Supporting business growth through commercial awareness and bid input
- Managing performance, HR matters, and team accountability
- Working closely with senior leadership to shape regional strategy
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About You
- Proven senior operations experience within soft FM / contract cleaning
- Strong commercial and P&L management capability
- Experience managing large, multi-site teams
- Comfortable handling HR, performance management, and team development
- A proactive, accountable leader who can operate autonomously
- Some exposure to sales or bid processes is advantageous
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