FM Director
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2322703/153010
- Location: Republic of Ireland
- Job type: Full Time - 39 hours per week
- Salary: Competitive Salary plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 04 February 2026
About the role
Facilities Management Director – Ireland
Executive Leadership Role | Integrated FM | Strategic Growth & Transformation
Location:
Republic of Ireland, No fixed Location. (Candidate must be located in Ireland to be considered for this position)
Salary: Competitive Salary + Sodexo Benefits
We are seeking an exceptional Facilities Management Director to provide strategic leadership for integrated FM services across the island of Ireland. This is a senior, high-impact role for a proven leader who can shape vision, drive performance, and act as a trusted advisor to major clients and stakeholders.
The Role
As FM Director, you will set the strategic direction for hard and soft FM, workplace experience, technology and digital solutions, and sustainability. You will sit at the intersection of operational excellence and commercial strategy, leading complex portfolios, influencing at board and client level, and driving long-term value creation.
This role is about leadership, influence and transformation:
- Setting and executing a clear FM strategy aligned to commercial growth
- Elevating service quality, compliance and innovation at scale
- Building enduring client partnerships and securing long-term contract success
- Leading cultural, digital and sustainability transformation across the business
Key Accountabilities
- Provide strategic leadership for integrated FM services across multiple service lines
- Act as senior sponsor for key clients, managing relationships, escalations and future strategy
- Drive operational excellence, statutory compliance and risk management across all contracts
- Lead financial performance, P&L oversight and commercial optimisation
- Champion innovation, digital enablement, data-led decision-making and continuous improvement
- Lead, inspire and develop senior FM leaders and specialist teams
- Embed ESG, sustainability and Net Zero commitments into FM delivery
About You
You will be a credible, senior FM leader with experience operating at executive or near-executive level, comfortable influencing at boardroom and client C-suite level.
You will bring
- Extensive senior leadership experience in complex, multi-service FM environments
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including ownership of large P&Ls
- Deep understanding of hard FM compliance, with breadth across soft FM and workplace services
- A track record of leading large-scale change, transformation and growth
- Gravitas, strategic judgement and the ability to build trust quickly
- A people-centred leadership style with a commitment to inclusion and development
Professional FM, engineering or industry accreditation is desirable, as is experience in sustainability or ESG leadership.
Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of FM at national level, influence major client outcomes, and lead a large, diverse organisation through its next phase of growth and transformation.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Republic of Ireland, Island of Ireland
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