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Head of Cleaning

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    Sodexo Ireland
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    Ref: #JOB-2471958
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    Multi-Site Location,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    55000.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 25 Sep 2026
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    Closing On: 08 Oct 2026

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Head of Cleaning 12-Month FTC
Location: No Fixed Location, Ireland – Multi-Site Location
Salary: €55,000 per annum, Company Car, plus Sodexo benefits
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced cleaning operations leader ready to take the next step? We’re looking for a Head of Cleaning to lead cleaning operations across a national IFM portfolio, driving service excellence, compliance, high standards and client satisfaction.

Key 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.

About You:
3–5+ years’ experience as a Cleaning Manager, Area Manager or Head of Cleaning.
Proven experience managing a multi-site portfolio.
Strong knowledge of BICSc standards, auditing and compliance.
Excellent people leadership and client management skills.
Highly organised, hands-on and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
Strong MS Office and reporting skills.

Desirable: BICSc qualification, IOSH, and experience within corporate, pharmaceutical or data centre environments.
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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