Training Manager

About the Role

Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality cleaning services within a large acute hospital environment, ensuring compliance with healthcare, quality, and infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities of the Training Manager:

• Support the Contract Manager in the day-to-day management of cleaning operations.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, IPC, environmental, and audit requirements.
• Manage cleaning schedules, standards, and service delivery in line with SLAs.
• Build strong client relationships and attend regular client meetings.
• Lead quality inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, train, and manage cleaning teams and supervisors.
• Maintain training records and deliver ongoing staff development.
• Support budget management, including labour, equipment, and consumables.
• Manage timesheets, annual leave, and employee-related matters.

Key Requirements of the Training Manager:

• Ensure adherence to Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) procedures.
• Support cleaning services across high-risk areas including wards, theatres, ICU, and Emergency Departments.
• Work closely with clinical and infection control teams.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA, HSE, and healthcare standards.
• Lead deep cleaning programmes, outbreak responses, and healthcare audits.
• Deliver IPC training and competency assessments.
• Experience in Facilities Management, Cleaning Operations, or a similar environment.
• Previous people management experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Fluent English.
• Valid permission to work full-time in Ireland.
• Experience within a healthcare or acute hospital environment.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) practices.
• Experience conducting audits and quality inspections.
• BICS qualification or equivalent.