Workplace Experience and IFM Transformation Lead

Sodexo; No Man's Heath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Workplace and Facilities Management Lead who will create and implement innovative strategies tailored to client needs. This role requires strong leadership and experience in facilities management, aiming to enhance workplace experiences while adhering to UK regulations.

Benefits

5k car allowance

15% operational bonus

Flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Experience in workplace strategy and facilities management within the UK market.
• Proven track record in building and delivering transformation programmes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute workplace experience and integrated facilities management strategies.
• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams across client locations.
• Implement new workplace technologies to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Innovation

Analysis & Decision Making

Job description

Job Introduction

Location: South of England

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Salary: £80,000-£85,000 per annum

Role Benefits: 5k car allowance, 15% operational bonus, flexible benefits fund.

Purpose of The Job

In this pivotal role, you'll create and implement innovative workplace and Facilities Management strategies, tailored to the client’s unique culture and their global market. You'll lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional workplace experiences that align with the company’s organisational goals, while adhering to UK workplace regulations and global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive workplace experience and integrated facilities management strategy for the client’s locations and new campus.
• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless workplace and IFM solutions across the client’s UK locations.
• Analyse workplace and FM data and trends specific to the company to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with the client’s leadership team to understand their unique needs within the global context.
• Implement innovative technologies and processes to enhance workplace efficiency and user experience, aligning with the client’s tech-forward approach.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging across the workplaces, reflecting both companies' diversity initiatives.
• Present workplace experience solutions to the client’s and Sodexo senior leadership, addressing UK-specific challenges and opportunities.

Person Specification

• Experience in workplace strategy and facilities management within the UK market.
• Proven track record in building and delivering transformation programmes across high-profile corporate brands.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate diverse teams in a UK context.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and implement new workplace concepts.
• Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement within UK corporate cultures.
• Knowledge of UK-specific sustainability initiatives and wellness programmes in workplaces.
• In-depth knowledge of emerging workplace technologies and IoT solutions across FM and workplace.
• Multi-site workplace management experience across various UK regions.
• Successful large-scale workplace services transformation projects.
• Experience in leading Integrated Facilities Management solutions to multiple high-profile brands/clients.

Competencies

• Service Transformation
• Rigorous management of results
• Workplace Experience Strategies
• Brand notoriety
• Analysis & decision making
• Leadership & people management
• Innovation & Market Trends
• Industry acumen
• Change Management
• Planning & Organisation

A Little More About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, SoTogether, Generations, and Origins.

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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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Attached documents

• HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf