National Cleaning Operations Lead

Sodexo Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo benefits

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Head of Cleaning to lead national cleaning operations across multiple sites in Ireland. The role focuses on achieving SLAs, KPIs and quality standards while developing Cleaning Managers and teams, managing recruitment, rotas, training and performance, and driving continuous improvement.

A full-time, fixed-term contract with a €55,000 annual salary and Sodexo benefits is offered. The candidate should have 3–5+ years in cleaning leadership, multi-site experience, BICSc

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience as Cleaning Manager, Area Manager or Head of Cleaning.
• Proven experience managing a multi-site portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of BICSc standards, auditing and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead national cleaning operations across multiple sites.
• Ensure SLA, KPI and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Lead and develop Cleaning Managers, Supervisors and wider cleaning teams.
• Manage recruitment, rotas, training, performance and team coverage.
• Conduct quality audits and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with H&S, HACCP, COSHH, risk assessments and SOPs.
• Manage client relationships, attend meetings and present performance reports.
• Oversee cleaning stock, equipment, chemicals and associated costs.
• Ensure all sites remain fully staffed, compliant and audit-ready.

Skills

Cleaning management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Client management

Driving licence

MS Office

Reporting

Education

BICSc qualification

IOSH (desirable)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Head of Cleaning to lead national cleaning operations across multiple sites in Ireland. The role focuses on achieving SLAs, KPIs and quality standards while developing Cleaning Managers and teams, managing recruitment, rotas, training and performance, and driving continuous improvement.

A full-time, fixed-term contract with a €55,000 annual salary and Sodexo benefits is offered. The candidate should have 3–5+ years in cleaning leadership, multi-site experience, BICSc