SPV Manager

Job Introduction

Sodexo Justice Services is seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual to join our team as SPV General Manager. If you’re ready to lead with impact and take on a challenging, high-visibility role, we encourage you to apply!

As the SPV General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing four PFI Custodial Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) contracts. I you will act as the main liaison between the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), the SPV, and Sodexo, ensuring the smooth delivery of all contractual and commercial obligations.

Your responsibilities will include managing relationships with stakeholders, driving performance across contracts, and ensuring compliance with all legal and operational standards. You will play a strategic role in addressing complex challenges, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring that each contract meets financial, safety, and service delivery goals.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday to Friday, primarily home-based with regular travel to the site

Responsibilities of the role 
 

• Responsible for the day to day management of the SPV Companies and report directly to the Board of Directors.  
• Preparation and submission in a timely manner of reports and information to the Shareholders and Directors of SPV relating to the SPV business on a regular basis.
• Preparation and submission in a timely manner of notices, records, consents, reports and any other communications required to be given to the Authority under the relevant project agreements.  
• Management of the contractual variation process on behalf of SPV
• Monitor and review Subcontractor Health and Safety Performance, audit compliance of Subcontractors.
• Advise on performance and contractual matters to seek resolution, working collaboratively with Sodexo commercial, finance and operational teams

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements 

The Ideal Candidate

• Contract Management experience with strong commercial acumen and ability to adeptly apply contractual mechanisms to commercial discussions
• Experience of PFI or large complex contracts ideally in the prison and/or wider government sector
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills for managing senior stakeholders across both organisations
• Ability to understand complex issues and prioritise actions through to successful resolution.
• Ideally an understanding of operational prison environments and health and safety management
• Excellent communication skills including a high standard of written reports.

Package Description 

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:

• Up to £80,000 per annum depending on experience + Bonus
• Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership, Free Spree cashback card and Gym discounts
• Sodexo Retirement Plan
• Access to ongoing training and development programs including apprenticeships
• Countless opportunities for career development and to grow within the company
• Community Online Academy (COA)
• Employee Lottery
• Mental Health First Response Programme
• Health and wellbeing incentives including Spectrum.Life, YuLife and Talk.
• Reward and Recognition schemes 
• Flexible working considered
• Stop Hunger Foundation and Volunteering days 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance 
• Bupa Healthcare Plan
• Free meals (if applicable) and parking on site

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

All offers are subject to MOJ vetting and clearance checks.

About The Company 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

To be considered for an interview you must:

• have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010
• provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description
• meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.