Business Improvement Manager

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Job Introduction

As a Business Improvement Manager at Sodexo, operating remotely, you are not only a strategic decision-maker but also a torchbearer for change and progress. Your role is pivotal in driving Sodexo's competitive edge by identifying, implementing, and supporting business improvements across our UK&I segments. Through your direct involvement in bidding, mobilisation, and stabilisation processes, you will play a key part in shaping our operational excellence, while ensuring that all contracts are optimised for maximum profitability and scope.

Get ready to be enthralled by the pace and challenge of a role that will see you influencing management, interacting with stakeholders at varying levels, and bringing broader market best practice to our operations. You will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, co-ordination, and teamwork. Let's pioneer innovations and drive success together.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. Here, you belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. Be part of our culture of constant improvement and bring your energy to our mission of bettering the day-to-day lives of everyone we serve.

What you’ll do:

Lead training and deployment of CMOE tools and ensure adherence to Company and customer/client policies and procedures.
Implement a robust governance process across business improvement areas, driving focus on achieving results.
Use lessons learned and benchmarking to drive growth in bids and minimise cost after mobilisation.
Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing by highlighting best practices across various service lines.
Support the sales function through the bid process and client presentations, focusing on profit optimisation and cost reduction.
Act as an advisor on exit strategies to mitigate cost and risk during the demobilisation process.
Ensure confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.

What you bring:

A minimum of 8 years of operational experience at a comparable level, managing multiple services within agreed specifications and financial parameters.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in labour optimisation and site operations.
Proficiency in Lean and Six Sigma principles, or similar, would be advantageous, though not mandatory.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence without formal authority.
Strong financial acumen, with a solid understanding of the key drivers that shape company performance.
Proactive, innovative, and able to anticipate needs.
Discreet and experienced in handling confidential issues, coupled with a good understanding of contract law and negotiation of key contract terms.

What we offer:

Circa £55,000 DOE + Annual Bonus and Excellent benefits package

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation
Access to ongoing training and development programs
Countless opportunities to grow within the company

Salary	Circa £55,000 DOE + annual bonus and excellent benefits package
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	SDX/TP/RF9641/TS
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	14 July, 2023
Job Category	Operations
Business Unit	UK Tech and Services
Location	No fixed location
Posted on	30 June, 2023

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