Domestic Cleaning Manager

Job Introduction

Domestic Cleaning Manager – Edinburgh Academy (Senior & Junior Schools)

Location: Edinburgh

Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week - Mon-Fri (some weekend working business dependent)

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Driving licence and own car essential - free onsite parking included

Are you an experienced Cleaning Manager who enjoys leading from the front and getting stuck in?

We’re looking for a hands-on Cleaning Manager to oversee our cleaning operations across Edinburgh Academy Senior and Junior Schools. This is not an office-based role — you’ll be actively involved in the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality cleaning service, working closely with your team to ensure our sites are maintained to the highest standards.

About the Role

As Cleaning Manager, you’ll support the Contract Manager in delivering a professional, safe, and efficient cleaning service across both school sites. You’ll lead, motivate, and develop a team of around 20 staff, ensuring all cleaning tasks are completed to specification and on schedule. You’ll be visible on site every day — monitoring standards, conducting audits, training team members, and stepping in where needed to ensure smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 20 cleaning staff across two school sites.
• Plan and organise daily cleaning schedules, rotas, and work allocations
• Conduct site audits and safety walks to ensure compliance and maintain standards.
• Deliver hands-on support to your team.
• Recruit, train, and develop cleaning operatives, including inductions and ongoing performance reviews.
• Maintain compliance with all Health & Safety and COSHH regulations
• Control stock levels, ordering, and budget spend for cleaning materials and equipment.
• Report performance updates to the Contract Manager and liaise regularly with the client.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience managing and leading cleaning or facilities teams.
• Strong working knowledge of cleaning standards, methods, and innovations
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety, risk assessments, and COSHH
• Hands-on approach — happy to work alongside your team when needed
• Confident communicator with good organisational and leadership skills
• Experience conducting audits and ensuring compliance.

Desirable:

• Experience within a Facilities Management or contract cleaning environment.
• IOSH / NEBOSH or FM-related qualification
• BICSc qualification or equivalent.

Key Measures of Success

• Consistent delivery of high cleaning standards across both sites.
• Fully trained, motivated, and engaged team.
• Compliance with health & safety and contract requirements.
• Positive client feedback and high satisfaction scores.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Supportive team and great working atmosphere
• Full training and uniform provided
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP access
• Discounts on shopping, travel, and more through Sodexo Benefits
• Pension plan, life cover, and development opportunities

If you’re proactive, people-focused, and take pride in maintaining clean, safe environments — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo at Edinburgh Academy — where your work truly makes a difference every single day.

Safeguarding statement

Sodexo and Edinburgh Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate background checks, including Disclosure Scotland.