Job Introduction

Drive business success, and your career.

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our biotech manufacturing clients, customers, and employees. We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Soft Services Manager to join our team at Raheen's state-of-the-art campus, and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in facilities management!

About the Role:

Manage and coordinate the contracts soft services offer, including cleaning services, cleaning in cleanroom environments, catering, hospitality, and landscape maintenance​ to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient work environment. Develop and implement service improvement strategies to maintain Sodexo's high standards. Ensure compliance with health & safety and industry regulations, supporting a zero-harm culture. Manage budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective service delivery. Lead and motivate the teams, fostering a people-centric culture, promoting performance-based recognition and enhancing engagement. Conduct audits and performance reviews to ensure service excellence and compliance. Respond proactively to service requests and operational needs.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in soft services leadership, ideally within a manufacturing, industrial or highly regulated environment. Strong knowledge of facilities management, health & safety, and compliance requirements. Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills. Experience in budget management. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-standard environment with a proactive approach to service improvements.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A supportive and inclusive work environment. The chance to make a difference in FM.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support. An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement. Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family). Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire 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.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Garda Vetting.

Friendly customers. Vibrant communities. Exciting careers.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

Soft Services Manager

Full time Competitive Salary Sodexo Enhanced Benefits Package Annual Bonus Package

 

About the Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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