Cleaning Area Support Manager

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Location: travel across sites in Leinster

Salary: €50,000 plus company vehicle and Sodexo Benefits

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for a proactive and hands‑on Cleaning Area Support Manager to support the delivery of exceptional service standards across multiple contracts. You will play a key role in ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and client satisfaction, helping us deliver on Sodexo’s commitment to quality, safety, and innovation.

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• Provide on‑site support for new and existing contracts, including mobilisation and change management.
  
• Deliver practical cleaning skills training and coaching to operational teams.
  
• Support QA and Soft Services SMEs with site reviews, audits, and compliance checks.
  
• Work closely with central teams to coordinate financial reporting, KPI performance, and contractual compliance.
  
• Identify and drive opportunities for operational efficiency and service innovation.
  
• Lead by example to promote a zero‑harm mindset, ensuring all activities are carried out safely and compliantly.
  

We are seeking a confident leader with a strong background in cleaning and soft services management across multiple sites. You will bring:

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• Proven experience in a cleaning leadership role.
  
• Strong understanding of soft services delivery and operational excellence.
  
• Experience delivering training and coaching to teams.
  
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  
• A passion for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  

Desirable: Experience within pharmaceutical, cleanroom, aseptic, or FMCG environments. Relevant Soft Services qualifications.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. xcfaprz Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

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• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
  
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
  
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
  
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
  
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
  
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
  
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
  

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• Sector: other service activities
  

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• Entry Level
  

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• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
  
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification
  

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• Ability Skills: Hospitality, Interpersonal Skills
  
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork