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Workplace & Soft Services Manager

United Kingdom, Glasgow 45000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Pareto FM is seeking a professional, customer-focused Workplace & Soft Services Manager to lead the delivery of workplace services at a prestigious client site. This is a highly visible, client-facing role responsible for managing Front of House, Cleaning Services, and Grounds Maintenance, ensuring an exceptional workplace experience for employees, visitors, and stakeholders. We're looking for someone who can build strong client relationships, lead high-performing teams, drive service excellence, and create a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Acting as the day-to-day lead for workplace and soft services delivery
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with client stakeholders
  • Ensuring services align with client expectations and business objectives
  • Leading regular client meetings and service reviews
  • Identifying opportunities for service enhancement and innovation
  • Leading and developing the Front of House team
  • Ensuring a professional and welcoming experience for all visitors
  • Managing reception and visitor processes effectively
  • Maintaining high presentation standards across public-facing areas
  • Supporting events, meetings, and hospitality requirements
  • Managing cleaning operations and service delivery across the site
  • Conducting inspections, audits, and quality checks to maintain standards
  • Monitoring compliance, cleaning schedules, and service performance
  • Managing cleaning consumables and associated budgets
  • Overseeing grounds maintenance contractors and external service delivery
  • Ensuring external areas remain safe, attractive, and well maintained throughout the year
  • Leading, motivating, and developing site-based teams
  • Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training activities
  • Ensuring services are delivered safely and in compliance with all requirements
  • Reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work
  • Managing contractors and service partners in line with site procedures
  • Producing reports, KPI data, and service performance updates
  • Monitoring budgets and identifying opportunities for efficiencies
  • Driving service improvement plans and corrective actions where required

Requirements

  • Experience managing workplace, soft services, or facilities management operations
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Experience managing Front of House and Cleaning Services teams
  • Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
  • Good understanding of health & safety requirements
  • Experience producing reports and analysing performance data
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Nice to have

  • IWFM qualification or equivalent
  • Experience within a corporate office environment
  • Knowledge of grounds maintenance and landscaping services
  • IOSH Managing Safely qualification

What we offer

  • Opportunity to lead workplace services at a prestigious client site
  • High-profile role with direct client engagement
  • Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
  • Opportunity to influence service standards and workplace experience
  • Ongoing development and career progression opportunities within a growing FM business

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