General Manager (Student Accommodation)

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Job Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced people focused Manager to join Sodexo. The role of General Manager will see to take accountability for the 166 bed Student Accommodation based in Leicester. This is an exceptional opportunity and one which will allow you to give full strategic direction to the delivery of facilities services to a large client.

Role Responsibility

Management of a 166 bedroom student accommodation
6 direct reports including facilities staff and security
Delivery exceptional customer service at all times
Comprehensive knowledge of contract and managing the IFM services to and across the site.
Fostering long term profitable relationships and negotiating client contracts to increase new business opportunities by delivering operational excellence
Provide direction and expertise to the operating area by promoting Sodexo strategies and best business practices in order to uphold the Company mission and values
Motivate and lead a high performing team to achieve their objectives and the Sodexo strategy
Operational management of Sodexo’s accounts ensuring that the Client receives services of the highest quality.

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experienced of developing profitable relationships for multi site contracts
Experienced in leading company initiatives and change management processes
Experience of working in a customer service focused environment
Strong communication skills
Excellent client relationship management
Experience of working in a standards/compliance environment
Knowledge of managing facilities services in an Education, Schools/universities, environment

Package Description

Access to a range of Sodexo benefits, £1300 flexible benefit fund, bonus and 23 days holiday

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Salary	Up to £35,000 plus Sodexo benefits
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	SDX/TP/7094/11608/KM
Contract Type	Fixed Term – Full Time
Closing Date	16 July, 2014
Job Category	Hospitality
Business Unit	UK Schools
Location	Leicester
Posted on	02 July, 2014

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