General Manager
Job Introduction
- 40 hours per week
- Monday – Friday, but as this is a 7-day operation, flexibility is essential — including picking up emergencies out of hours.
- Hours are fully flexible in line with business needs
- Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience) + 10% annual bonus
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Location: RAF Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6AA
Please note: due to security vetting requirements for this role, you must have been a resident of the UK for a minimum of 5 years.
At Sodexo, we believe government agencies should operate with respect, efficiency, and effectiveness — fostering productivity, prioritising employee well-being, and building stronger communities.
We’re looking for an experienced General Manager to join our team at RAF Benson in Wallingford — a role where leadership meets purpose.
What you’ll do
- Oversee the day-to-day management, coordination, and control of all Defence activities across designated contracts and affiliated sites, in line with our Schedule of Requirements and operational manuals.
- Drive growth by managing additional independent contracts and expanding service offerings.
- Plan, organise, and deliver services across operational business areas, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and contractual terms.
- Manage team performance, control budgets, and build strong, collaborative relationships aligned with Sodexo’s vision and values.
What you bring
- Proven management experience within the soft FM service industry, covering leadership, people management, recruitment, training, and performance management (including disciplinary and grievance procedures).
- Excellent communication skills, strong numeracy, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong knowledge of health & safety and food safety management, with IOSH Managing Safely and CIEH Level 3 qualifications desirable.
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, with high attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a track record of innovative solutions.
- Experience in a military environment and management in a similar role would be an advantage.
What we offer
Working with Sodexo is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of something greater. You’ll be valued for who you are, act with purpose, and make a real impact every day. Our benefits include:
- Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme (including legal, financial, and bereavement support)
- Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme for you, friends & family
- Salary Finance Platform for money insights and benefits
- Sodexo Retirement Plan membership & death-in-service benefit
- Career development, apprenticeships, and learning tools
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Paid volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive pay, full training, and uniform supplied
Ready to lead with purpose?
Apply today and help us deliver excellence at RAF Benson.
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