Village Manager

Independents by Sodexo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals and accommodation provided

Fully equipped gym on site

Laundry service

Rotation: 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off

Job summary

Sodexo operates a remote Highlands village and seeks a Village Manager to lead on-site operations, safety and resident experience in the Fort Augustus area, Scotland.

You will manage a complex contract-based operation, delivering services to high standards and driving wellbeing and community initiatives. The role carries a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation with meals and accommodation provided during rotations.

Qualifications

• Operational management experience in a similar environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Financial and commercial awareness with ability to manage budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work to performance, compliance and safety standards.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to work towards).

Responsibilities

• Deliver all services in line with contractual requirements, SLAs and agreed standards.
• Take responsibility for operational performance, ensuring quality, compliance and consistency.
• Manage budgets, control costs and support overall contract profitability.
• Lead on client engagement, including regular meetings, reporting and performance reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Oversee audits, reporting, documentation and day-to-day operational delivery.
• Lead, support and develop the team, ensuring high performance and engagement.

Skills

Operational management

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Safety standards

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Village Manager

Fort Augustus, Scotland

Pay: Competitive plus Sodexo Benefits

(Travel allowance, attendance bonus provided)

Hours: 73.5 hours per week – 10.5hrs per day
Rotation: 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Fort Augustus in the Scottish Highlands, this is a truly unique opportunity to lead operations in one of the UK’s most stunning and remote locations. Situated at the southwestern tip of Loch Ness within the Great Glen, the village is renowned for its iconic canal locks and breath taking scenery, perfectly positioned between Inverness and Fort William.

As Village Manager, you will be the senior on-site leader and General Services Manager, accountable for the overall performance, safety, and experience of the village. This role goes beyond operational management, it’s about creating a welcoming, supportive environment where residents feel genuinely at home.

You will lead a complex, contract-based operation and bring it to life as a high-quality, “home-from-home” community, where people can relax, recharge, and feel cared for between demanding work rotations. Championing a resident-first culture, you will inspire your team to deliver services that are not only safe and efficient, but warm, thoughtful, and personal.

With a strong focus on wellbeing and community, you will drive initiatives that help residents feel connected, respected, and supported, ensuring the village is more than just a place to stay, but a place where people truly feel they belong.

Please note: This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be arranged by the company.

What you’ll do

• Deliver all services in line with contractual requirements, SLAs and agreed standards
• Take responsibility for operational performance, ensuring quality, compliance and consistency
• Manage budgets, control costs and support overall contract profitability
• Lead on client engagement, including regular meetings, reporting and performance reviews
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Oversee audits, reporting, documentation and day-to-day operational delivery
• Lead, support and develop the team, ensuring high performance and engagement

What You’ll Bring

• Operational management experience in a similar environment
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Financial and commercial awareness with ability to manage budgets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work to performance, compliance and safety standards
• IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to work towards)

What We Offer

• Good rate of pay
• All meals and accommodation provided during your working rotation
• Free on-site facilities, including a fully equipped 24/7 gym
• Laundry service available
• Structured rotation – work for 3 weeks, then enjoy 3 weeks off

Why Sodexo?

• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 virtual GP and retail discounts
• Pension and development opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive workplace

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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