Account Director

Aramark Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Generous annual leave

Buy extra leave

Access to benefit platform

Employee assistance programme

FOOD! in-house events

Free parking on-site

Job summary

Aramark Ltd in Gloucester seeks an Account Director to lead site operations at Hartpury University and College. You will drive operational and financial performance of catering services, manage 4 direct reports, and lead improvement initiatives across HE environments. Weekend flexibility is required; Enhanced DBS is expected.

You will build client relationships and contribute to growth. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus eligibility, a pension, life assurance, generous leave, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years management experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with event management within a higher education setting.
• Proven track record in delivering budgeted profit levels.
• A full UK driving licence would be beneficial (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational and financial performance of the site's catering services
• Implement strategic initiatives to drive business improvements
• Engage, market and communicate effectively with your team and stakeholders
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop propositions for the higher education market
• Ensure compliance with all HR laws, hygiene, safety and food safety requirements
• Conduct regular client reviews and support new business and retention activities
• Lead contract negotiations and identify opportunities for growth
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships

Skills

Management experience

Event management

Leadership

Budget accountability

Client relationships

Contract negotiations

Tools

None

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced Account Director to become a vital part of our team at Hartpury University and College, Gloucester - one of the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal science, business, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. This role reports directly to the Director of Operations and has 4 direct reports. As an Account Director, you will oversee and manage operations at site level and help to drive continuous improvement. This site runs many events throughout the year so we would love to meet applicants with event management experience. If you thrive in achieving operational excellence and want to join an exceptional environment, read on!

• This is a 5 over 7 position so you must be flexible / able to work weekends, as required. An Enhanced DBS will be required for this position. A day in the life of an Account Director: Lead the operational and financial performance of the site's catering services Implement strategic initiatives to drive business improvements Engage, market and communicate effectively with your team and stakeholders Collaborate with senior leadership to develop propositions for the higher education market Ensure compliance with all HR laws, hygiene, safety and food safety requirements Conduct regular client reviews and support new business and retention activities Lead contract negotiations and identify opportunities for growth Maintain and develop strong client relationships
  Minimum 3 years management experience in a higher education setting Experience with event management within a higher education setting Proven track record in delivering budgeted profit levels Ability to demonstrate leadership and success A full UK driving licence would be beneficial (not essential)
  Competitive salary A competitive salary, plus eligibility for bonus Pension scheme Life assurance Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra Access to a benefit platform - offering discounts and rewards Employee assistance programme, available for free 24/7 FOOD! A plethora of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!) Free parking on-site