Kate Ablett
Managing Director @Mrs Buckét Cleaning Services
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director @Mrs Buckét Cleaning Services
Wales, GB
As Managing Director of Mrs Buckét, I lead our brilliant team in delivering high‑quality, people‑focused commercial cleaning services across Wales and the South West. My role is centred on driving sustainable growth, strengthening our operational performance, and ensuring our clients and colleagues experience the very best of who we are.I’m responsible for setting our strategic direction, championing our company values, and creating the conditions for our teams to thrive. This includes leading the Senior Management Team, overseeing financial performance, and making sure we consistently deliver the standards our customers expect, every day.A big part of my focus is on developing our people — building capability, improving leadership at every level, and nurturing a culture where colleagues feel supported, proud of their work, and clear on how they contribute. I work closely with the business on customer retention and service excellence, supported by improved systems, insight, and a more consistent customer journey.Above all, I’m committed to helping Mrs Buckét continue its journey as an industry leader — known for raising standards, innovating, and changing the perception of the cleaning industry.If you’d like to connect, collaborate, or hear more about our work, I’d love to chat.
EDUCATION
University of South Wales
L.L.B, Law
CIPD Qualifications
Certificate in HR Practice, HR
University of South Wales
Legal Practice Course, Law
CIPD Qualifications
Level 7 CIPD, Human Resource Management
ABNLP
Diploma in Neuro- Linguistic Programming Coaching, NLP
ABOUT KATE ABLETT
People and Operations Director with a passion for developing people, building high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence.With a background spanning retail, hospitality, and now commercial cleaning, I bring a well-rounded perspective on people and performance across fast-paced, customer-focused environments. Currently working in a high-growth business that has doubled turnover from £5 million to £10 million in the last three years — with bold, aspirational growth plans ahead.I’ve led transformational change, improved business performance through coaching, and introduced people-first systems that create clarity, efficiency, and results. My experience spans complex ER, talent strategy, resourcing, reward, and operational improvement — now paired with a broader remit to influence how the business delivers, grows, and adapts.CIPD qualified and proud to have led award-winning teams, most recently winning the CIPD Wales Learning and Development Award (2025). Previous recognition includes Best Talent Management Initiative at the 2019 CIPD Wales Awards and finalist for Best In-house HR Team at the Wales HR Network Awards.Curious, collaborative, and always looking for better ways — for people, processes, and performance.
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