Head of Cleaning

Job Introduction

Full time - Fixed Term
8:00am - 4:00pm
€56,000 per annum

Location – ESB Nationwide

Engineer a brighter future.

You’ll keep things running, and we’ll fast-track your career as a Head of Cleaning with Sodexo. We believe operational excellence starts with you, as your leadership and expertise drive the highest standards across our client facilities.

Join our team and play a key role in delivering excellence and innovation in Cleaning Services within Hard FM and Technical Facilities environments.

As a Head of Cleaning, you’ll:

• Manage daily cleaning operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistent quality and compliance
• Plan and oversee periodic and deep-cleaning programmes
• Organise team rotas, training, and performance management for a large workforce
• Maintain stock levels, equipment, and cleaning inventories
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, including COSHH regulations
• Build strong client relationships and respond effectively to feedback
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
• Oversee and manage a team of 70+ cleaning staff

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a similar leadership role within cleaning or facilities management
• Strong knowledge of COSHH and health & safety regulations
• Excellent organisational and workload management skills
• Strong communication and IT skills
• Experience managing large teams (25+ staff daily), ideally across multi-site operations
• Background in corporate, industrial, or hospitality environments (desirable)
• A professional, detail-oriented, and approachable leadership style

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

• Belong in a company and team that values you for you
• Act with purpose and make an impact every day
• Thrive in your own way with support and opportunity

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits:

• Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform
• Employee Assistance Programme (including legal & financial advice)
• 24/7 virtual GP service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme (available to friends and family)
• Pension plan to support your future
• Learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Sodexo UK & Ireland benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone, building a better life for all. As a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and a forces-friendly organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage involvement in our Employee Networks, including Pride, Parents & Carers, Disability, Ability Network, SoTogether, Generations, and Origins.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities.