Head of Cleaning
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2399677/155701
- Location: ESB Nationwide
- Job type: Full Time
- Salary: €56,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 10 April 2026
About the role
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.
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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.
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