Village Operations Leader – Remote Highlands

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

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.