Cleaning Manager

Job Introduction

As Cleaning Manager you'll plan, organise and manage delivery of all services within the cleaning operational business area, and lead a team of 26 including one Supervisor.

The uniformed and civilian medical and dental personnel from all three services are known collectively as the Defence Medical Services (DMS).  The primary role of the DMS is to promote, protect and restore the health of service personnel to ensure that they are ready and medically fit to go where they are required in the UK and throughout the world, generally referred to as being ‘fit for task’ 

As you would expect, the standard of cleaning and presentation at such a large and prestigious site has to be high.

We are a key partner to the Ministry of Defence, running services at major UK and overseas military bases which improve quality of life for our military personnel. The impact of change and uncertainty as consolidation occurs throughout the armed forces, set against a backdrop of today’s rapidly changing world, makes the preservation of high standards even more important than ever. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality as well as cost-efficiency in the delivery of infrastructure, facilities management, catering, retail and leisure services to the armed forces community

We’re proud that our work has a significant bearing on morale, retention and recruitment.

Role Responsibility

• Plan, organise and manage delivery of all services within the cleaning operational business area
• Ensure standards of service detailed in the contract are achieved, maintained and developed for assigned operational business area
• Contribute to the growth of all services in order to meet client and commercial expectations whilst maintaining strict budgetary control within operational business area in line with client and Sodexo expectations
• Embrace the principles of Collaborative Business Relationships (BS11000), in line with Sodexo’s vision and values
• Lead the team;  manage all aspects of performance of an assigned group of direct reports

*please see attached job description below

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company
• Previous experience of managing and leading a team
• Ability to solve problems and implement appropriate solutions
• Previous experience of working in standards driven/compliance environment
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and COSHH regulations
• Ability to prioritise and deploy resources effectively
• Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
• Able to demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
• Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions

Desirable

• Previous cleaning experience
• Awareness of quality management systems e.g. ISO
• British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICS) qualified
• Knowledge of external cleaning developments and innovations
• Experience of working within military environment
• Previous experience in effectively managing in a similar role
• Health and Safety qualification equivalent to IOSH managing safely
• Previous experience of management and liaison with sub-contracted service providers

Package Description

Competitive salary of £18,540 plus benefits including pension, bonus and option to 'buy' additional flexible benefits such as holidays, healthcare etc

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.