About this role
In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. Head of Cleaning 12-Month FTC Location: No Fixed Location, Ireland – Multi-Site Location Salary: €55,000 per annum, Company Car, plus Sodexo benefits Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract Are you an experienced cleaning operations leader ready to take the next step? We’re looking for a Head of Cleaning to lead cleaning operations across a national IFM portfolio, driving service excellence, compliance, high standards and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Lead national cleaning operations across multiple sites. Ensure SLA, KPI and quality standards are consistently achieved. Lead and develop Cleaning Managers, Supervisors and wider cleaning teams. Manage recruitment, rotas, training, performance and team coverage. Conduct quality audits and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with H&S, HACCP, COSHH, risk assessments and SOPs. Manage client relationships, attend meetings and present performance reports. Oversee cleaning stock, equipment, chemicals and associated costs. Ensure all sites remain fully staffed, compliant and audit-ready. About You: 3–5+ years’ experience as a Cleaning Manager, Area Manager or Head of Cleaning. Proven experience managing a multi-site portfolio. Strong knowledge of BICSc standards, auditing and compliance. Excellent people leadership and client management skills. Highly organised, hands-on and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel nationally. Strong MS Office and reporting skills. Desirable: BICSc qualification, IOSH, and experience within corporate, pharmaceutical or data centre environments.