Regional Soft Services Leader – Multi-Site FM

Sodexo Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in quality of life services is seeking a motivated Regional Soft Services Manager to oversee the delivery of cleaning and soft services across multiple sites in the Republic of Ireland. The successful candidate will lead a large team, ensuring compliance with operational excellence and quality standards, and manage strong relationships with clients. Ideal applicants should have significant experience in facilities management, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent financial acumen to succeed in this multifaceted role.

Benefits

Wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Career development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-site cleaning or soft services operations.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing large, diverse teams.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and quality standards.
• Financial management experience, including budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of cleaning and soft services across all ESB locations.
• Ensure compliance with service-level agreements and quality standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop site managers and cleaning teams.
• Serve as the primary contact for ESB stakeholders on soft services.
• Manage labour, materials, and equipment budgets.

Skills

Managing multi-site cleaning or soft services operations

Strong leadership skills

Client relationship management

Understanding of health and safety legislation

Financial management experience

Ability to travel and work flexibly

Education

Minimum 5 years’ experience in facilities management

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Full clean driving licence

Job description

A global leader in quality of life services is seeking a motivated Regional Soft Services Manager to oversee the delivery of cleaning and soft services across multiple sites in the Republic of Ireland. The successful candidate will lead a large team, ensuring compliance with operational excellence and quality standards, and manage strong relationships with clients. Ideal applicants should have significant experience in facilities management, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent financial acumen to succeed in this multifaceted role.