Regional Manager in London

We’re looking for a Regional Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites within the London region. Reporting into senior management, you’ll act as the key link between site-based teams, clients, and the business, ensuring high standards of service delivery and contractual compliance. This role combines operational leadership with strategic influence. You’ll manage budgets, support performance improvement, develop your management team, and build strong client partnerships that safeguard and grow contracts. From mobilising new sites to driving continuous improvement, you’ll ensure Atlas continues to deliver outstanding service every day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a team of Contract and Area Managers to deliver high-performing cleaning operations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as an escalation point where required.
• Ensure contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with company and client expectations.
• Manage regional budgets and resources to achieve commercial and profitability targets.
• Monitor performance through audits, KPIs, and reporting, driving continuous improvement.
• Support the recruitment, training, development, and retention of colleagues across the region.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, environmental, and legal requirements.
• Drive client satisfaction through regular reviews, meetings, and proactive issue resolution.
• Collaborate with central support teams to deliver operational excellence and best practice.
• Lead the successful mobilisation of new contracts and support contract growth opportunities.
• Promote Atlas' purpose, values, and commitment to colleague wellbeing and corporate responsibility.
• Conduct strategic client meetings and performance reviews to strengthen partnerships and service delivery.

We’re seeking a confident, commercially aware leader with a proven track record in multi-site management. You’ll thrive in a high-pressure, service-led environment and be equally comfortable managing client expectations, motivating teams, and making financial decisions.

You’ll need to demonstrate:

• Experience in a similar role, managerial experience within the cleaning sector is essential.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team of contract managers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and staff.
• Experience in developing and implementing operational plans.
• Knowledge of health and safety and other legal requirements.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to manage budgets effectively.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a busy working environment and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• A right to work in the UK (this applies to both UK and Non-UK Nationals).
• Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of a Basic DBS Check.

What makes this job amazing?

• Full learning and support from Atlas to help you succeed in your role.
• Financial wellbeing benefits via Stream – real-time access to earned wages and exclusive discounts at top retailers.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing company.
• Tailored learning and development support in areas that interest you.
• Recognition programs, including our Stars of Atlas awards.
• Cycle to work scheme and workplace pension.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where people value and help each other.
• An opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with significant career advancement potential.

Atlas is a family of people drawn together by a passion for creating happiness in others. Founded in 1986 and 100% owned by our employees, we are now one of the fastest-growing business support companies in the UK, providing cleaning, security, pest and other support services to a wide range of companies, from globally recognised brands to small local businesses. Our success is down to one thing; the passion and commitment of our extended family, who together we deliver happiness across thousands of client sites every single day.

Our Purpose

To create happiness in ourselves and others. We approach work and life with a sense of fun, optimism and belief, and strive to have a positive impact on the world around us. We show kindness and compassion to all those we meet, ensuring everyone is safe and healthy. We deliver on our promises and go the extra mile every day.

Our Values:

• We are a family.
• Sharing makes us stronger.
• Own your space.
• Be honest. Always.
• Treat clients like our best friends.
• Start with Wow.
• Don't just talk. Do.

Atlas commits to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such aims to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment or are placed at a disadvantage by imposed conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified because of a protected characteristic. Atlas strives to see its workforce broadly reflecting the community in which its operation is based.