Village Manager

Sodexo Ltd; Invergarry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Attendance bonus

Meals provided during rotation

Accommodation provided during rotation

On-site gym

Job summary

Fort Augustus village manager role in the Scottish Highlands for Sodexo Ltd. You will lead on-site operations across a remote contract, ensuring resident wellbeing, safety, and a high-quality experience during demanding 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotations.

The position focuses on keeping services compliant with standards, managing budgets, and engaging with clients while delivering meals and accommodation during rotations.

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.

Job description

£40,905.66 to £40,905.66 per year, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

17/11/2026

About this job

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.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join a team that values you for being you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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