Workplace Services Manager
Job Introduction
Workplace Manager
- Location: London EC4V 4AB
- Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm
- We can offer flexibility regarding start and finish times and hope that you can too when required and you may occasionally providing cover for late events
- 40 hours per week
- £55,000 Per Year plus Sodexo benefits
About the Role:
Sodexo are seeking ahighly professional and proactive Workplace Manager to deliver a “5 Star”workplace experience at a prestigiousLondon site. This is a pivotal role responsible for operational accountmanagement, client relationship development, and the delivery of integratedfacilities management (IFM) services. You will lead a team, drive innovation,and ensure the highest standards of service and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the delivery of Hard FM, Soft FM, and Catering services across the South Region.
- Develop and maintain profitable client relationships based on mutual trust.
- Support the Account Director in developing and delivering account strategy.
- Drive continuous improvement in people, systems, processes, and service offer.
- Lead, develop, and manage direct reports, fostering a high-performing and customer-focused workforce.
- Maximise contract profitability and deliver required financial and service level results.
- Ensure compliance with all contractual, financial, and statutory requirements.
- Collaborate with the Regional Engineering Manager to coordinate service delivery.
- Deliver cost-saving initiatives and manage budgets effectively.
- Maintain the highest standards in health & safety, food safety, and quality management.
- Conduct regular contract performance reviews and service audits.
- Develop strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders, enhancing client retention and satisfaction.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in workplace experience management, ideally with a “5 Star Hotel” or equivalent background.
- Strong operational management skills in a high-class, white-collar, multi-site IFM environment.
- Excellent customer service, stakeholder management, and people skills.
- IT literate and financially astute.
- Knowledge of health & safety and food safety management.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to standards.
- Analytical problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
- Experience managing conflicting client and consumer expectations.
- Adaptable, resilient, and forward-thinking.
Competencies:
- Demonstrable track record in developing successful operational strategies across multiple sites.
- Exceptional client relationship management skills.
- Considerable experience in IFM service delivery.
- Proven ability to lead business change programmes and manage large teams.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and facilitation skills.
- High standards of numeracy and written communication.
Why Join Us?
You will play a keyrole in delivering a premium workplace experience for Quilter, working with atalented team and a prestigious client. If you are passionate about workplaceexcellence and ready to drive positive change, we want to hear from you.