Overview
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Shift hours: Full Time
Contract Manager
Location: National (home location near Sheffield)
Contract Sites: Blackpool, York, Pontefract, Gateshead and Wallingford with occasional travel to sites in Ballymount and Broomhill in Ireland. Contract may grow with more sites in UK and Ireland.
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE) plus Company Car/Allowance
Drive Commercial Success. Deliver Operational Excellence.
We’re seeking an experienced and well-rounded Facilities Management professional with a sharp commercial focus and a proven track record of delivering Soft FM services including cleaning, security, catering, and vending across multi-site operations.
You’ll take full accountability for the performance of one of our newest contracts, leading operational delivery, client engagement, and commercial growth across a diverse estate of 7 sites.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive FM provider where operational excellence, client partnership, and service innovation go hand in hand.
Your Role
- Act as the single point of accountability for overall contract delivery and client relationship management.
- Ensure effective, high-quality delivery of cleaning, security, catering, vending, and third-party managed services.
- Take ownership of the contract’s P&L, driving cost efficiencies and achieving key financial and performance targets.
- Lead, motivate, and develop site-based teams to deliver consistently high standards across all service lines.
- Identify and implement opportunities for service improvement, innovation, and long-term value creation.
- Maintain a safe, compliant, and customer-focused operation, championing health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Strong background in Soft FM delivery, experience is essential in cleaning, security and catering services.
- Proven success at contract or account management level within a multi-site environment.
- Demonstrable commercial acumen, with hands-on P&L management and a results-oriented approach.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to inspire teams and build strong client relationships.
- Experience in managing 3rd party suppliers to deliver value and quality.
- Proactive problem solver with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Full driving licence and flexibility to travel across UK and Ireland sites.
Desirable
- Experience leading change or transformation initiatives across service lines.
- Recognised FM or leadership qualifications (e.g. IOSH, IWFM, ILM).
For more information about careers at 14forty and our benefits please visit: Careers at 14forty
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!
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