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Cleaning Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Assistant Domestic Services Manager/supervisor to join our team. To help provide and maintain the high standards of housekeeping services within all areas of the school including residential houses and laundry.  We are looking for a highly motivated individual with good team leading skills, who is trustworthy, caring and reliable.  A good knowledge of health & safety and COSHH regulations required.

Role Responsibility

  • Direct the work of the Domestic assistants ensuring all areas are cleaned to the required standard
  • Induct and develop domestic assistants which will include conducting annual performance and development reviews; conducting weekly team briefs as well as performance management
  • Monitor the cleaning and identify efficiency savings
  • Establish a strong working relationship with the team and the client 
  • Enforce relevant statutory and company health and safety compliance on site, including maintenance of cleaning equipment, in order to develop a safety conscious culture

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Essential

  • 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
  • Previous experience of undertaking risk assessments
  • Previous cleaning experience
  • Client relationship experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of external cleaning developments and innovations

Package Description

This is predominately a Monday to Friday role with occasional weekend/evenings to meet business needs. 

About the Company

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. 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 (Scotland).

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.

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