General Services Manager
| Posting date: | 06 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £52,000.00 to £60,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 November 2025 |
| Location: | London, EC4Y 0DH |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/2240324/150300 |
Summary
Job Title: General Services Manager
Location: London
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum plus 10% bonus
Role Overview
As the GeneralServices Manager, you will be the on-site lead for delivering high-qualityIntegrated Facilities Management services. You’ll be accountable for ensuringexceptional service experiences for employees and guests while meetingcontractual KPIs, driving operational excellence, and promoting continuousimprovement.
This is apeople-first leadership role, requiring strong client relationship skills, teammanagement, and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily delivery of FM services, ensuring performance meets or exceeds all service level agreements.
- Be the on-site point of contact for client relations, issue resolution, and service escalation.
- Drive employee and guest experience in alignment with Sodexo and Unilever values.
- Lead, coach, and manage the on-site team, fostering a one-team culture.
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and statutory requirements.
- Collaborate with finance and central teams to manage budgets, reporting, and forecasts.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiencies, and contract growth.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Proven leadership in facilities management within an outsourced environment.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and contract governance.
- IOSH certification and fluency in English (spoken and written).
Desirable:
- NEBOSH, BIFM, or equivalent professional qualifications.
- Familiarity with Sodexo systems and processes.
- Background in leading operational transformation or workplace experience initiatives.
Key Outcomes
- Delivery of 5-star service aligned with client and contractual expectations.
- Full compliance with safety and risk management standards.
- Strong team engagement and effective people management.
- Achievement of financial targets and operational KPIs.
- Site recognised for service excellence and innovation.