Cleaning Coordinator

• Eastern Education Group
• Address: Across multiple sites in Bury St Edmunds Ipswich Sudbury Lowestoft and Fakenham
• Salary: 29093 - 31585 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Hours: 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7584

We are looking for a proactive and well-organised Cleaning Coordinator to support the Cleaning Manager in delivering a high-standard cleaning service across all Eastern Education Group (EEG) sites. This essential role ensures the maintenance of a clean safe and welcoming environment for students staff and visitors. You will coordinate weekly cleaning schedules and provide daily support to fill staffing gaps across the cleaning teams. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required to be available to travel between sites as needed.

This role requires flexibility to adapt to changing operational demands and the initiative to introduce new ideas that promote best practices. You will be responsible for training and scheduling cleaning staff to ensure effective coverage and optimal performance while maintaining consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout all EEG facilities including classrooms offices restrooms and shared spaces.

If you have experience in cleaning supervision or coordination possess strong leadership skills and are committed to high standards of service wed love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team thats dedicated to creating a clean and safe environment that supports learning and success.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings including schools further education colleges and specialist learning provisions ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence inclusivity and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically socially and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities businesses and industry leaders we ensure our curriculum remains relevant equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.

Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health needs) and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education combining academic excellence with pastoral care safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

As a collective Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement innovation and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies including Ofsted to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching learning and student support. Our leadership team educators and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education driving positive change and enabling learners to realise their full potential.

As a group our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value support and facilitate your professional development as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

Please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing for more information about his role.

How to apply

Please complete your application through our recruitment portal.

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: 8am 7 July 2025.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race sex gender gender reassignment disability religion/belief sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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