Domestic Cleaning Manager

Trades & Services
Midlothian
July 14, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Domestic Cleaning Manager

Location: Edinburgh Academy Senior School, 42 Henderson Row, Edinburgh EH3 5BL

Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week – Mon-Fri (some weekend working business dependent)

Salary: £38,500 per annum + operational bonus

Contract Type: Permanent

Perks: Immediate start opportunity, Monday to Friday working pattern with occasional weekend, Free lunch on site, Christmas and New Year off

Driving licence and own car essential – free onsite parking included

Job Introduction

At Independents by Sodexo, we believe that every environment should be a place where people can thrive. We’re looking for a hands on Domestic Cleaning Manager to lead our cleaning operation at Edinburgh Academy Senior School, in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cleaning Manager who enjoys leading people, maintaining high standards, and making a visible impact every day. We welcome applications from candidates with experience managing large cleaning operations and teams in a range of environments, with a strong focus on service excellence and people leadership.

What you’ll do:

  • Manage and develop a team of cleaning professionals, creating an engaged and high performing culture
  • Be visible across site daily, monitoring standards, coaching colleagues and supporting operations where needed
  • Plan rotas, manage staffing levels, absence and annual leave
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training for the cleaning team
  • Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
  • Manage cleaning schedules and workforce management systems
  • Maintain strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety, COSHH and company standards
  • Manage cleaning supplies and budgets effectively

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous experience managing large cleaning teams
  • Strong people leadership and performance management skills
  • Experience working in a standards driven or compliance focused environment
  • Knowledge of health & safety and COSHH regulations
  • Experience conducting audits and risk assessments
  • Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills
  • The ability to prioritise workloads and deploy resources effectively

Desirable:

  • Facilities Management or contract management experience
  • IOSH, NEBOSH or FM related qualifications
  • BICS qualification
  • Experience working with audit and compliance systems

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary & excellent benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • A diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Additional Perks & Benefits

  • Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
  • An Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.
  • 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
  • Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
  • Membership in the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan to help you save for your future.
  • Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.
  • A Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

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

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

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