Overview

Cleaning Manager – Glasgow – Full time

Salary: £31,284 per annum

Opportunities for professional development. Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package. 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 Days with Service (Including Bank Holidays).

What You'll Do

• Operate in line with company standards, policies, and systems.
• Manage consumables, cleaning materials, labor, and costs within budget.
• Maintain site standards per Service Level Agreements and KPIs.
• Obtain purchases from Sodexo-approved suppliers.
• Comply with platforms like Eprop h it, UBHC, HS, NEO, Kronos, UDC, and conduct routine audits.
• Follow health & safety, hygiene, fire, RASSOW, BCP, COSHH policies; train staff accordingly.
• Manage stock control and complete UBHC audits every 4 months.
• Provide efficient, friendly customer service; handle requests promptly.
• Supervise staff, provide training, escalate unresolved issues.
• Develop and meet annual business plans with line manager.
• Assist with onsite cleaning services as needed.
• Review resource planners and cleaning schedules quarterly.
• Report incidents and irregularities; act where possible.
• Attend meetings and training courses; fulfill other reasonable requests.

People

• Administer payroll via Kronos & UDC; maintain personnel records.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and appraise staff; conduct annual PDRs.
• Ensure staff project a positive, professional image.
• Follow HR policies; hold monthly team huddles.
• Attend annual PDRs and company training.
• Manage holiday scheduling for self-cover.

Client

• Deliver cleaning standards per contract.
• Achieve budget targets; seek improvements.
• Support budget forecasting with Account Manager.
• Maintain strong client relationships; hold monthly reviews.
• Communicate professionally; handle compliments and complaints effectively.
• Identify opportunities for business growth.

Finance

• Support budget production and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with Sodexo accounting standards; complete required reports timely.
• Control costs within budget; manage expenses, labor, and stock.
• Price services according to contract terms.
• Maintain stock levels, cash flow, and debt targets.

Selling New Business

• Identify and raise new business opportunities with relevant managers.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in managing and leading cleaning teams.
• Industry knowledge of external cleaning developments and innovations.
• Strong financial understanding and budgeting skills.
• Experience in implementing and driving company initiatives.
• Skilled in team leadership and management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Experience working within standards and compliance environments.
• Holds City & Guilds 764 Cleaning Science qualification.
• HND in accommodation studies; NVQ Level 2; IT literate; BICSc Trainer/Assessor.
• IOSH and COSHH certified.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values 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:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme, including legal and financial advice
• 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme
• Pension Plan
• Learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Enhanced benefits and leave policies

A Little About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. We support Employee Networks and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Additional

Attached documents: HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Facilities Services