20 Hackney schools appoint Juniper Ventures as new cleaning partner
Juniper Ventures has been appointed as the new cleaning partner for 20 schools across Hackney, marking a significant new partnership for its Juniper Bright cleaning service.
The contract will see Juniper Bright support schools with a consistent, high-quality cleaning service focused on safe, welcoming and well-maintained environments for pupils, staff and the wider school community.
From 1 August, Juniper Bright will begin delivering cleaning services across the 20 sites, working closely with each school to understand its buildings, routines and day-to-day priorities. The mobilisation process will focus on continuity, clear communication and making sure cleaning teams have the right support, training and equipment in place from the start.
The partnership reflects Juniper’s wider commitment to creating school environments where people feel cared for. For pupils and staff, clean and well-managed spaces play an important role in daily school life, supporting health, confidence and pride in the places where children learn.
Jhonny Lozada, Head of Cleaning Operations at Juniper Bright, said: “We are very pleased to be working with 20 schools across Hackney and to be trusted with such an important part of their day-to-day operations.
“Cleaning in schools is about much more than presentation. It is about safety, consistency, reliability and care. Our focus will be on working closely with each school, supporting our teams on the ground and making sure every site receives a service that reflects its individual needs.”
The tender feedback highlighted Juniper Bright’s practical understanding of school environments, from flexible cleaning schedules and site-specific mobilisation to safeguarding, health and safety and staff support. Juniper’s approach was also recognised for its Hackney-focused employment plans, commitment to the London Living Wage and proven ability to mobilise cleaning services across multiple school sites.
As part of the mobilisation, Juniper Bright will review existing cleaning schedules, site requirements, staffing arrangements and quality standards across each school. This will help ensure the service is shaped around how each building is used, from classrooms and corridors to toilets, halls, offices and shared spaces.
The new partnership also strengthens Juniper’s presence in East London, building on its experience of delivering catering, cleaning and health and safety services across schools and public buildings.
Mobilisation will begin in June, with the new service launching on 1 August. The early stages of the contract will focus on site introductions, team support, quality checks and building strong working relationships with each school.
This contract reflects a shared commitment to providing school environments that are clean, safe and ready for learning every day.