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Group Operations Manager

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Job Introduction

Sodexo are currently recruiting for brand new opportunities in our Corporate Services segment. Sodexo is the 19th largest employer worldwide, operating in 80 countries and employing 427,000 employees worldwide, we are the leader in Quality of Life services. Sodexo is not only a growth company; it is also a people-oriented company that places quality of life of its 100 million consumers at the centre of its mission. Join our teams and experience their passion and the unique Sodexo spirit!

We are looking for an experienced Group Operations manager looking after multiple sites (Cambridge, Luton and London). You would be providing direction and expertise to the operating area as well as motivate and lead a high performing team to deliver effective IFM service.

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing and delivering budgets, excellent leadership skills as well as great communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you would like more information to understand what it is like to work for Sodexo and a career in Corporate Services, please follow the link below;

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Role Responsibility

  • To ensure that the Company’s accountancy documentation and administration procedures are carried out to Sodexo’s Compliance Standards
  • Accountability of costs and expenditure keeping within the budgeted levels agreed between client and Sodexo. 
  • Achieve agreed Sodexo budgets to include profitability, debt management, purchasing disciplines and other specified financial targets
  • Ensure the prompt provision and efficient delivery of all services at the specified time to the standards laid down in the contract KPI's
  • Ensure group drive around environment and sustainability, delivery and comms to UGT governance
  • Accountability to drive, promote and communicate the transformation programme
  • Comply with all relevant sections of the Quality SHE plan and to complete routine audits at required frequency. To be proactive with services
  • Comply with all Sodexo & client policies, site rules and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH
  • Ensure that all Sodexo employees project a positive, approachable, friendly and professional image
  • Comply with the procedures as laid down within the Sodexo HR Manual or as advised by the Human Resources Manager
  • To identify Talent within areas of responsibility and to build robust succession plans to prepare for the future stability of the areas of responsibility
  • Maintain excellent client relationships and communication

The Ideal Candidate

  • IOSH / NEBOSH Certificate in Managing Safely
  • Proven experience of successfully managing and delivering budgets
  • Highly experienced manager with proven experience of leading and developing motivated and engaged teams
  • High level of practical knowledge of relevant employment, hygiene, Health and Safety and general legislative requirements
  • Competency in Sodexo accountancy systems and processes
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement

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.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

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