General Manager

Sodexo; Odiham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global services organization is looking for a General Manager to oversee cleaning and catering operations at RAF Odiham. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and people management skills, and a background in the soft FM sector. Responsibilities include maintaining client relationships and coordinating service activities. This role comes with a variety of employee benefits including mental health support and financial advice.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Lifestyle rewards

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of UK residency required due to security clearances.
• Experience in management within the soft FM service industry.
• General HR skills in recruitment and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day operations across cleaning and catering services.
• Maintain excellent client/customer relationships.
• Plan and coordinate service activities with department managers.

Skills

Leadership skills

People management skills

Knowledge of health & safety

Management experience in FM service

Job description

• Due to security clearances you must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.
• Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is RG29 1QT
• Job Introduction Sodexo believes that government agencies should foster an environment of respect, operating with efficiency and effectiveness to promote productivity. We prioritize employee well-being and play a vital role in fostering stronger communities.
• Overall accountability and responsibility for the day to day management, co-ordination and control of Cleaning, Catering, Tailoring, Bar Work, Shops, and Café on site, including Cleaning Manager, Mess Manager, Catering Manager 6-7 supervisors and circa 60 on site staff
• Maintain excellent client/customer relationships
• Work in conjunction with department managers to plan, organise and coordinate service activity across the site
• Active involvement, promotion and support of activities aligned towards employee engagement
• To contribute to the growth of services in order to meet client and commercial expectations whilst maintaining strict budgetary control in line with client and Sodexo expectations
  Driving License is Essential
• Due to security clearances you must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years
• Knowledge and experience of working in a management role within the soft FM service industry
• Leadership skills and knowledge
• People management skills including general HR skills in recruitment, training and managing employee performance including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety
• Due to security clearances you must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.
• Working at RAF Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1QT, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a Global Organisation with over 430,000 staff worldwide, and support our Armed Services Personnel as a General Manager
• 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