General Services Manager

Sodexo Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service management company in London seeks an experienced General Services Manager to ensure high-quality Facilities Management services and exceptional experiences for employees and guests. You will lead a team, manage client relationships, and drive operational excellence while meeting key performance indicators. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and knowledge of safety compliance. This role offers a competitive salary and a 10% bonus.

Benefits

10% bonus

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in facilities management within an outsourced environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and contract governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily delivery of FM services, ensuring performance meets service level agreements.
• Be the on-site point of contact for client relations and issue resolution.
• Drive employee and guest experience in alignment with company values.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and statutory requirements.

Skills

Leadership in facilities management

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Knowledge of health & safety compliance

Education

IOSH certification

NEBOSH or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Job Title: General Services Manager

Location: London

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum plus 10% bonus

Role Overview

As the GeneralServices Manager, you will be the on-site lead for delivering high-qualityIntegrated Facilities Management services. You’ll be accountable for ensuringexceptional service experiences for employees and guests while meetingcontractual KPIs, driving operational excellence, and promoting continuousimprovement.

This is apeople-first leadership role, requiring strong client relationship skills, teammanagement, and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily delivery of FM services, ensuring performance meets or exceeds all service level agreements.
• Be the on-site point of contact for client relations, issue resolution, and service escalation.
• Drive employee and guest experience in alignment with Sodexo and Unilever values.
• Lead, coach, and manage the on-site team, fostering a one-team culture.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with finance and central teams to manage budgets, reporting, and forecasts.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiencies, and contract growth.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Proven leadership in facilities management within an outsourced environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and contract governance.
• IOSH certification and fluency in English (spoken and written).

Desirable:

• NEBOSH, BIFM, or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Familiarity with Sodexo systems and processes.
• Background in leading operational transformation or workplace experience initiatives.

Key Outcomes

• Delivery of 5-star service aligned with client and contractual expectations.
• Full compliance with safety and risk management standards.
• Strong team engagement and effective people management.
• Achievement of financial targets and operational KPIs.
• Site recognised for service excellence and innovation.