Area Support Manager

Area Support Manager

Contract: Full time, 1 Year Fixed Term

Location: Home Based – Travel across ROI required

Salary: €48,000 - €55,000 plus Sodexo Benefits

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Area Support Manager to support the mobilisation, stabilisation and ongoing development of a newly established PPP contract within the Schools and Universities sector.

This is a hands‑on role where you will work closely with the Contract Manager and operational teams to drive performance, enhance service delivery and ensure full contractual and statutory compliance across six sites in the Republic of Ireland. Flexibility to travel is essential.

You will also provide on‑site Facilities Management cover when required, offering practical leadership and operational support.

• Support the Contract Manager in delivering optimal service performance across all sites.
• Provide Facilities Management cover and operational support when required.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, statutory and contractual obligations.
• Assist in developing and implementing service delivery plans aligned to contract requirements.
• Support supply chain management, including procurement review and contract renewals.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and operational teams.

• Develop a thorough understanding of client specifications and ensure these are reflected in service delivery.
• Attend client meetings as required, recording minutes and tracking actions.
• Identify and propose value‑added service opportunities.
• Maintain a professional, positive and solutions‑focused approach with clients and colleagues.

• Support budget control and cost management across sites.
• Ensure services are delivered efficiently while protecting profitability.
• Utilise nominated suppliers and approved procurement processes.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the contract.
• Identify opportunities to improve labour productivity and operational efficiency.
• Support mobilisation and deployment of best practice processes.
• Contribute to strategic business improvement projects within the segment.

You will be commercially aware, analytically strong and confident in supporting multi‑site operations within Facilities Management, Construction or Maintenance environments.

• Experience with in FM, Construction or Maintenance environments (Facilities Manager or Assistant level preferred)
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Conflict resolution experience
• Broad commercial awareness and business acumen
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification
• Strong organisational and data management skills
• Positive, adaptable and resilient mindset

• Experience working within PPP contracts
• Experience with in standards or compliance‑driven environments

This role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys improving systems and processes, and is comfortable balancing operational delivery with strategic improvement. You will be collaborative, detail‑oriented and confident in providing leadership support across multiple sites.

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.

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
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life’s larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
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