General Manager
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £44,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | Hook, RG29 1PJ |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1964195/148090 |
Summary
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00. However, flexibility is required as you may be required to work additional shifts outside of these hours including weekends based on business needs.
- £44000 per year + Sodexo benefits
- Free On Site Parking
- Free on site Gym including swimming pool and classes
- Subsidised meals
- On site shop with discount
- Enjoy a coffee and a cake at Blades, our on site coffee shop
- Family Days with flying displays, including Red Arrows
- Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)
- Driving License Essential
- Due to security clearances you musthave been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
- Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is RG29 1QT
Job Introduction
Sodexobelieves that government agencies should foster an environment of respect,operating with efficiency and effectiveness to promote productivity. Weprioritize employee well-being and play a vital role in fostering strongercommunities.
Working at RAF Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1QT, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a Global Organisation with over 430,000 staff worldwide, and support our Armed Services Personnel as a General Manager
Whatyou’ll do:
- Overall accountability and responsibility for the day to day management, co-ordination and control of Cleaning, Catering, Tailoring, Bar Work, Shops, and Café on site, including Cleaning Manager, Mess Manager, Catering Manager 6-7 supervisors and circa 60 on site staff
- Maintain excellent client/customer relationships
- Work in conjunction with department managers to plan, organise and coordinate service activity across the site
- Active involvement, promotion and support of activities aligned towards employee engagement
- To contribute to the growth of services in order to meet client and commercial expectations whilst maintaining strict budgetary control in line with client and Sodexo expectations
What you bring:
- Driving License is Essential
- Due to security clearances you must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years
- Knowledge and experience of working in a management role within the soft FM service industry
- Leadership skills and knowledge
- People management skills including general HR skills in recruitment, training and managing employee performance including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety
What we offer:
Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of somethinggreater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Ready to be part ofsomething greater? Apply today!