Managing Director, Cyprus

Job Introduction

An excellent opportunity to showcase your authentic and inclusive leadership skills, as the Managing Director of Cyprus reporting to the CEO of the Sodexo Defence & Government Services UK & Ireland segment, you'll be a key member of the Defence UK Executive team.

As MD, you'll play an instrumental role in the operational leadership and management of the multi-activity contract in Cyprus, in addition to contributing to contract growth through the identification and development of new business.

This role will be responsible for the leadership and overall financial performance of the Cyprus business and accountable for achievement of financial, client, people, quality, legislative and process related business objectives and standards.

We are a key partner to the Ministry of Defence, running services at major UK and overseas military bases which improve quality of life for our armed forces personnel. The impact of change and uncertainty as consolidation occurs throughout the armed forces, set against a backdrop of today’s rapidly changing world, makes the preservation of high standards even more important than ever. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality as well as cost-efficiency in the delivery of infrastructure, facilities management, catering, retail and leisure services to the armed forces community

We’re proud that our work has a significant bearing on morale, retention and recruitment

Role Responsibility

The Managing Director of the Cyprus Multi-Activity contract will shape strategy and leverage the organisation to ensure the maximisation of client satisfaction, contract retention and loyalty whilst simultaneously identifying and supporting further opportunities for revenue and business growth.

This role will execute the responsibilities of a managing director according to lawful and ethical standards and hold ultimate responsibility for employee welfare in accordance with group policies.

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The Ideal Candidate

• Strong leadership skills with an emphasis on leading change and articulating a clear vision
• Demonstrable senior level leadership with experience of creating success through working in collaborative partnerships in a complex environment
• Proven experience interfacing with senior clients and key internal/external stakeholders, experience of working within the Defence sector highly desirable
• Developed networking skills with exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence and persuade others, gaining trust and confidence
• Strong interpersonal relationships skills, emotional resilience and personal confidence
• Strategic thinker with the leadership skills to be able to translate ideas into tangible actions and leverage relationships which will drive results
• Sound knowledge of corporate governance and risk management
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex teams and multiple and shifting priorities
• A high level of political awareness and the acumen to deliver the Sodexo strategy in context within the Republic of Cyprus
• Degree and/or membership of a professional recognised body or an appropriate management qualification
• Experience within Hard FM contracts a distinct advantage

Package Description

Competitive salary plus Band D benefits including bonus, car, healthcare, pension, flexible benefits scheme, very popular group discount schemes etc 

Relocation package as market rate for this level of role

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 and adults within a regulated activity. 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.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.