Village Manager

Sodexo; Invergarry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided during rotation

Accommodation provided during rotation

On-site gym / facilities

Job summary

Fort Augustus, Scotland-based Village Manager position with Sodexo requires leading on-site operations for a remote, contract-based village. You will oversee safety, wellbeing, and performance while delivering a home-from-home experience for residents during 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off rotations.

You will manage budgets, liaise with clients, and develop a high-performing team in a unique Highlands setting. DBS checks are required; meals and accommodation are 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