Regional Services Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2106002/153003
- Location: Yorkshire
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £34,000-£36,000
- Closing date: 04 February 2026
About the role
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday - full flexibility to cover weekends and out of hours when required.
- Covering all of Yorkshire area.
- £34,000 to £36,000 - eligible for annual bonus
- Sodexo rewards and benefits hub
- Driving required – applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence
- Company car and fuel card provided
- Opportunities for career development
Job Introduction
About the Role
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence and people management? We’re seeking an experienced Regional Operations Manager to take full accountability for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and oversight of all contract activities across 35 sites and Approved Premises within the South Yorkshire region.
Approved Premises
play a vital role in supporting individuals released from prison, providing enhanced supervision and helping them reintegrate into the community. In this role, you’ll ensure our clients receive exceptional service while driving operational efficiency, profitability, and team performance. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in a residential setting, supporting individuals facing complex challenges.
What you’ll do
As Regional Operations Manager, you will:
- Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing onsite team to deliver services of the highest quality, in line with contract specifications and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Take full accountability for operational service delivery, financial management, client relationships, compliance, and people management across all designated sites.
- Manage the regional P&L account, maximise profitability, and ensure effective cost control.
- Act as the operational interface between clients and senior management, promoting positive relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence across systems, processes, and services.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations, maintaining health, safety, and wellbeing standards.
- Support business development and account strategy, identifying opportunities for growth and additional services.
- Implement Sodexo’s mission, values, and strategies to uphold brand integrity and service excellence.
What you bring
Essential:
- Proven experience in operational management in a similar environment.
- Strong people management skills, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Ability to interpret financial and commercial information to drive decisions.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and numerical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Full UK driving licence required; clean licence preferred but not essential.
Desirable:
- IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
- Experience managing conflicting expectations of clients and consumers within a single business area.
What we offer
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:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Yorkshire, United Kingdom, LS
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