Cleaning Operations Manager – Schools (Edinburgh)

Sodexo Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on site

Christmas and New Year off

On-site parking

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Independents by Sodexo is seeking a proactive Cleaning Manager to lead on-site cleaning operations at Edinburgh Academy Senior and Junior Schools. You’ll manage a large team, monitor standards, plan rotas and drive safety and compliance across both sites.

This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £38,500 to £41,000 plus an operational bonus, 40-hour weeks with afternoon/evening shifts and occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large cleaning teams.
• Strong people leadership and performance management skills.
• Experience in standards-driven or compliance-focused environments.
• Knowledge of health & safety and COSHH regulations.
• Experience conducting audits and risk assessments.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of cleaning professionals.
• Plan rotas and staffing levels.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and training for the cleaning team.
• Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments to ensure compliance.
• Maintain strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, COSHH and company standards.

Skills

People leadership

Team management

Health & safety

COSHH compliance

Audits & risk assessments

Stakeholder management

Facilities management experience

Job description

Independents by Sodexo is seeking a proactive Cleaning Manager to lead on-site cleaning operations at Edinburgh Academy Senior and Junior Schools. You’ll manage a large team, monitor standards, plan rotas and drive safety and compliance across both sites.

This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £38,500 to £41,000 plus an operational bonus, 40-hour weeks with afternoon/evening shifts and occasional weekend work.