Transformation Cleaning Manager

Job title: Transformation Cleaning Manager - 12months Fixed Term Contract with the potential for the role to become permanent

Location: George Watson’s College, 69 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH10 5EG

Working days: predominately Monday to Friday with flexibility to work 5 over 7days

Working Hours: 40hrs

Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits

Job Introduction

We are looking for an experienced and people-focused Transformation Manager – Cleaning Services to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who combines strong operational cleaning expertise with commercial awareness, financial confidence, and the ability to lead change in a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with the Senior Account Manager and on-site leadership team, you will play a key role in driving the transformation of cleaning services, delivering mobilisation plans, and ensuring high standards across the contract. You will be a confident communicator who can build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, support and develop teams, and bring innovative ideas that improve service delivery, efficiency, and sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and adaptable manager who thrives on leading people, managing priorities, and delivering measurable results, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

What You'll Do:

• To support as Cleaning subject matter expert at George Watsons College
• Create and maintain a senior client communication meeting and deliver tangible information
• Support change management at site
• Support the Senior account manager to deliver and measure an annual operational project activity plan for George Watsons College
• Deployment of the above plan on time and within budget
• Reviewing the Cleaning and activity and checking compliance
• Work closely with the Cleaning Manager to ensure all aspects of contract mobilisation are successfully delivered and within budget
• Undertake safety walks and spot checks on site
• Conduct x 4 audits per week using the ecat and providing the client and Senior Account Manager with results
• Review each Cleaning shift with Cleaning Manager to ensure operational efficiency
• Conduct a constant review of the client property to ensure that the right productivity is awarded to each building

For a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job description

What You Bring:

Essential:

• Proven experience in managing cleaning teams and contracts
• Proven operational knowledge, skills and experience in managing change
• Management of large and diverse teams
• Manage multiple workloads and shifting priorities
• Ability to interpret and utilise complex and varied financial and commercial information
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and employees at all levels
• A proven ability to set one’s own standards and operate to performance criteria
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative within a team environment
• Flexible, agile, strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Change Management
• BICs experience

What We Offer:

At Sodexo, this is more than just a job—it’s your chance to be part of something greater. We celebrate individuality, encourage purpose-driven work, and empower you to succeed on your own terms. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• A competitive salary & excellent benefits package.

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

• A diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Additional Perks & Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.

• An Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.

• 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.

• Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.

• Membership in the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan to help you save for your future.

• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.

• A Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can bring your passion, skills, and ambition to a company that truly values you, then this is it. Apply today and take the next step in your Sodexo journey.

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Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**

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• Transformation Manager - Cleaning JD.docx