Overview
General Services Manager – Sodexo
Location: Mayo, Ireland
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €65,000 per annum + Sodexo Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven General Services Manager to lead our onsite team and ensure the seamless delivery of integrated facilities management (IFM) services. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a large, complex site—driving operational excellence, compliance, and client satisfaction while supporting strategic growth and transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and develop the onsite management team to deliver exceptional facilities services.
* Oversee the day-to-day performance of the contract, ensuring delivery against SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standards.
* Manage operational budgets, financial performance, and cost control to achieve agreed targets.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted partner and point of escalation.
* Champion innovation, service improvement, and transformation projects to enhance operational efficiency.
* Drive a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement across all site teams.
* Ensure statutory compliance and adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced in leading facilities or operations management within a large, complex environment—ideally in pharma or similar industries.
* Skilled in stakeholder management with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Financially astute, with proven P&L management experience.
* Knowledgeable in CAFM systems (Global Maximo preferred) and ISO55001 (Asset Management).
* Degree-qualified (Building Engineering Services or Business Management preferred).
* A confident communicator with strong leadership, problem-solving, and change management skills.
Desirable
* Familiarity with Sodexo systems and processes.
* Health and safety qualifications.
* Experience with Microsoft Project and Visio.
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 for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way.
Benefits
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
* Extensive Employee Assistance Programme including legal and financial advice
* Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme (open to you and your family)
* Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
* Learning and development tools to enable colleague growth
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Enhanced benefits and leave policies
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving millions of people daily through our On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and support Employee Networks. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Notes
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
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