Sodexo is recruiting a Director of Operations - Facilities Management to lead Integrated Facilities Management services at the iconic St James's Gate Brewery in Dublin 8, Republic of Ireland. The full-time, permanent position pays โฌ85,000 per annum plus a 10% bonus and Sodexo benefits, and applications close on 12 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the complete vacancy and laid out every responsibility, requirement and benefit below.
Vacancy Essentials
๐ข Employer: Sodexo
๐ Job reference: SDX/TP/2322703/162987
๐ Location: Dublin 8, Republic of Ireland
๐ Job type: Full Time, 40 hours per week
๐ Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
๐ถ Salary: โฌ85,000 per annum plus 10% Bonus, plus Sodexo Benefits
๐ Closing date: 12 November 2026
Leading Facilities Management at St James's Gate
Sodexo is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Operations to lead the delivery of Integrated Facilities Management services at the St James's Gate Brewery site in Dublin. Sodexo frames the opportunity with its message: be part of something greater.
A Senior Leadership Seat in a High-Volume Manufacturing Site
This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for the end-to-end operational delivery of a complex, high-volume manufacturing environment. The Director provides strategic direction while staying closely connected to day-to-day operations, making sure services are delivered safely, efficiently, compliantly and to the highest possible standards.
Size of the Team You Will Lead
๐ฅ A diverse team of more than 150 employees
๐ฉ External subcontractors working alongside the in-house team
๐ฏ Responsibility for ensuring the site continues to deliver outstanding workplace and customer experiences while supporting the client's operational and strategic objectives
Services Within the Integrated FM Portfolio
The role provides strategic and operational leadership across the full Integrated Facilities Management portfolio, which includes:
๐ง Hard FM
๐งน Soft FM
๐ก๏ธ Security
๐ฝ๏ธ Catering
๐งฝ Cleaning
โป๏ธ Waste Management
๐ณ Grounds Maintenance
๐ฌ Workplace Services
Contract Delivery and Financial Accountability
๐ Ensure all services are delivered in line with contractual requirements, SLAs, KPIs and client expectations
๐ผ Take overall accountability for the financial performance of the contract, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and P&L management
๐ Identify and deliver cost-saving, efficiency and revenue-growth opportunities while maintaining service quality and compliance
People Leadership and Client Partnership
๐ Lead and inspire a large, multidisciplinary team, developing a high-performance culture focused on safety, service excellence and accountability
๐ค Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a trusted operational advisor
๐ Work collaboratively with Operations, HR, Finance, Procurement, Property and Corporate Functions to deliver business objectives
Compliance in a GMP-Sensitive Environment
โ Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, health & safety, environmental and food-safety requirements within a GMP-sensitive manufacturing environment
๐๏ธ Maintain robust governance, performance monitoring, risk management and audit processes
๐ Provide strategic oversight of the security function, ensuring compliance with corporate and CTPAT standards
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Safety, Risk and Business Continuity
๐ฆบ Embed a strong zero-harm safety culture across all operations
๐จ Ensure business continuity, crisis management and emergency response plans are maintained, tested and effective
โ ๏ธ Identify and manage operational, financial and reputational risks
Assets, Projects and Sustainability
๐๏ธ Oversee asset management and lifecycle planning to maximise reliability, efficiency and value from critical infrastructure and equipment
๐ Lead transformation, mobilisation and special projects, ensuring effective implementation and business continuity
๐ก Champion continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and customer experience
๐ฑ Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and waste reduction
The Leader Sodexo Has in Mind
Sodexo describes the ideal candidate as an accomplished senior operations or facilities management leader with a proven track record of managing complex, multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality services within a demanding environment.
Experience You Will Ideally Bring
๐๏ธ A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior management or leadership position within Integrated Facilities Management
๐ Proven experience managing large, diverse, high-performing teams
๐ญ Demonstrable experience working within a manufacturing environment, ideally with strong GMP compliance experience
๐งฎ Proven responsibility for P&L and financial management
๐งพ Experience with project works and subcontractor management
โฑ๏ธ Experience managing multiple priorities in a complex and fast-moving environment
Skills and Personal Qualities
๐ Strong commercial awareness and the ability to interpret complex financial and operational information
๐ฌ Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
๐ง Strong problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to remain calm and decisive under pressure
๐ฃ๏ธ Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
๐งญ A proactive, decisive and commercially minded approach, with a strong sense of ownership
๐ป Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and SharePoint
Desirable Qualifications
๐ HNC / BIFM qualification
๐ ๏ธ IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification
๐ CIEH Level 3 qualification
What Working With Sodexo Means
Sodexo presents the job as more than a job: a chance to be part of something greater. The company highlights three ideas:
๐ Belong in a company and team that values you for you
โจ Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions
๐ฟ Thrive in your own way
Perks, Rewards and Benefits for Colleagues and Families
๐ง Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
๐ An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice and support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
๐ฉบ Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
๐๏ธ Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
๐ฆ Membership of the Pension Plan to save for your future
๐ Opportunities to grow and succeed throughout your career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
๐ฒ Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their bit for the environment while keeping fit
๐๏ธ Sodexo UK and Ireland's enhanced benefits and leave policies
Key Benefits at a Glance
๐ Advice and guidance: help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it
๐ท Pension Plan: save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan
๐ Wellbeing support: unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7
๐ด Generous leave: time for holidays, care needs or major life events to rest and recharge
๐ท๏ธ Discounts and savings: deals from leading retailers plus the Bike to Work scheme
๐ฑ Virtual GP: 24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family
About Sodexo
Sodexo states that its 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, it operates in 55 countries and serves over 100 million consumers each day through its combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
Inclusion, Diversity and Disability Confidence
๐ Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities
๐๏ธ Sodexo describes itself as a forces friendly employer
๐ซ Employees are encouraged to get involved with Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins
โฟ Sodexo is a Disability Confident Leader employer and runs a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job
โ๏ธ The company says it is committed to an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, so that everyone can contribute to and benefit from its collective success
Social Impact and Volunteering
Sodexo says its purpose has always been to do some good in its communities through helping people. More than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year, and the Sodexo Charitable Foundation has donated over ยฃ9 million to charities and good causes.
Documents Attached to the Vacancy
๐ HR-5933_Benefits ROI 25 Brochure V9.pdf
๐๏ธ Head of Operations SJG (1).docx
Support Before You Apply
๐๏ธ Sodexo offers an online tool to help applicants build their CV
๐ค Candidates can also set up a profile to register interest in Sodexo career opportunities across hospitality, facilities management and food services
Apply Early: The Advert May Close Sooner
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if it receives a high number of applications, so submitting your application well before 12 November 2026 is the safer option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Sodexo Director of Operations role in Dublin pay?
The vacancy lists a salary of โฌ85,000 per annum plus a 10% bonus and Sodexo benefits. The position is full time at 40 hours per week on a permanent contract.
Which site will the Director of Operations manage?
The role leads Integrated Facilities Management services at St James's Gate Brewery in Dublin 8, Republic of Ireland, a complex, high-volume manufacturing environment.
How large is the team reporting into this role?
The Director leads a diverse team of more than 150 employees, alongside external subcontractors.
How much experience is required?
Sodexo asks for a minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior management or leadership position within Integrated Facilities Management, plus proven P&L responsibility and experience managing large teams.
Is manufacturing or GMP experience necessary?
Demonstrable experience working within a manufacturing environment is listed, ideally with strong GMP compliance experience, because the site is GMP-sensitive.
Which qualifications are desirable?
HNC / BIFM, IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety, and CIEH Level 3 qualifications are listed as desirable.
What is the job reference and closing date?
The job reference is SDX/TP/2322703/162987 and the closing date is 12 November 2026. Sodexo may close the advert early if it receives a high number of applications.
Deadline
โณ 12 November 2026
Link
Apply online: https://community.sodexojobs.co.uk/members/?j=162987
