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Glen Group

Comprehensive facility services: cleaning and maintenance

Personal Assistant

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$45k
Mid
Richmond, BC, Canada
In PersonMust be based in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland and willing to travel in and out of province.
Administrative & Executive AssistanceExecutive Support

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience as a personal assistant or in a similar role in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to identify and complete tasks proactively without needing direction.
  • Comfort using Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google Workspace, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, QuickBooks, and project management tools.
  • Must be based in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland.
  • Must hold a valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract.
  • Must be willing to travel in and out of the province.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the CEO’s priorities, clients, and accounts, handle confidential documents, and ensure nothing is missed.
  • Keep projects on track, flag issues early, and follow up with team members.
  • Travel with the CEO in and out of the province and arrange business meetings.
  • Draft and respond to emails and communicate with contractors, partners, and external stakeholders.
  • Research opportunities involving partners, trends, and tools, and present findings.
  • Advance tasks as far as possible before they reach the CEO and follow through to completion.
  • Track deadlines and follow up on action items.
  • Liaise with internal departments and external partners.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to speak Cantonese and/or Mandarin is considered an asset.

About the company

Glen Group delivers a wide range of facility services in the UK, including cleaning, grounds maintenance, janitorial and housekeeping, window cleaning, waste removal, and pest control for public and private sector clients. Services are provided under service contracts with locally based managers, allowing coordinated delivery and on-site oversight across the country. The company stands out as a large privately owned firm with nationwide reach and local management, a carbon-neutral accreditation, and a focus on staff welfare. Its goal is to provide reliable, comprehensive facility services that meet high standards while prioritizing environmental sustainability and strong client relationships.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$10.6M

Headquarters

Bristol, United Kingdom

Founded

1982

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2026 wins at Staffordshire County Council and Bromford show continued contract momentum.
  • Glen's 2026 CBRE and Hornchurch Academy activity signals strong pipeline access.
  • The 2026 app launch and staff awards support retention in a churn-prone industry.

What critics are saying

  • Public tenders like ESPO 263_25 commoditize margins and punish service failures quickly.
  • A single major NHS, schools, or housing client loss can hit occupancy instantly.
  • Labor-intensive contracts face wage inflation, sickness cover gaps, and unionized-site disruption.

What makes Glen Group unique

  • Since 1982, Glen Group built national cleaning and soft-services coverage across the UK.
  • Its 2026 portfolio bundles cleaning, grounds maintenance, window cleaning, waste removal, pest control.
  • Carbon-neutral branding and locally based managers differentiate Glen in public-sector procurement.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

5%
Insider Media
Jul 21st, 2025
Facility services company secures £8m funding package - structured and delivered by Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending

A privately owned facility services company has secured an £8m funding package, structured and delivered by Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending (ACABL).