General Facilities Manager

General Facilities Manager
(Maternity Cover)

Contract length-9-12 months
Hours-40 hours per week

Shift Pattern-Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 (will need some flexibility to support when the business needs)

Salary-Up to 45k per annum + Sodexo rewards and benefits

Location-Watford-WD18 8YE

Job Introduction

This is a great opportunity for an inspiring and hands-on General Services Manager to lead a dedicated, multi-service team at the prestigious Smith & Nephew Head Office and Academy.

At the heart of thesite is Modern Recipe, a vibrant staff restaurant that also delivers hospitality to the Academy, welcoming surgeons from around the world. You willlead a close-knit team of 4 catering professionals, 6 cleaning operatives, and2 receptionists, driving high standards, strong team culture, and a seamless hospitality-led experience across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Full management of all Sodexo-delivered services on site, ensuring compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements
Accountable leadership of Sodexo employees, including engagement, performance management, training, and development
Delivery and oversight of Health & Safety and Food Safety training
Robust contractor control and compliance management
Proactive problem-solving and agile response to client business changes
Strong partnership working with the client to maintain a high-end hospitality environment
Financial oversight, budget management, and commercial awareness
Driving continuous improvement across all service lines
Required Competencies

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a facilities or services management role
Strong facilities management capability
Resilience and ability to perform in a high-expectation environment
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively with others
Results-oriented mindset
Financial and business awareness
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Commitment to continuous improvement
Qualifications and Skills

IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification)
Food Safety / Food Handlers qualification – Supervisor level or above
Proven experience managing multi-service teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to deliver high standards of hospitality within a corporate environment

Why Join Sodexo?

This is an opportunity to lead services at a prestigious global medical technology organisation where hospitality excellence directly supports world-class surgical education. You will have the autonomy to shape service delivery, leada committed team, and make a measurable impact during a key period for the business.

If you are aproactive, resilient, and commercially aware services leader ready for yournext challenge, we would love to hear from you