Business Improvement & Optimisation Manager

Job Introduction We are looking for a Business Improvement & Optimisation Manager to support business improvement initiatives across our UK Government & Energy segment. This role plays a key part in driving operational excellence, contract performance, workforce management, and business growth through continuous improvement. You will support bidding, mobilisation, and contract delivery activities, identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency, and help deploy business improvement programmes, systems, and processes that enhance competitiveness and deliver financial and operational success.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers

Main Responsibilities

  • Working with the segment Services Team to delivery transformation and change initiatives that support new business opportunities, specifically DSFM.
  • Identify opportunities to implement new innovations to drive value and efficiencies in readiness for DSFM
  • Identify opportunities to improve profitability on the contract without impacting experience
  • Delivers training and onsite deployment of the CMOE tools
  • Utilises the regional CMOE action plans to track live activity and outcomes.
  • Shares best practices in all service lines and drives consistency in approach
  • Adheres to and drives compliance with Company and customer/client policies and procedure.
  • Ensures confidentiality of materials and information
  • Works collectively to achieve business objectives whilst promoting collaboration, co-ordination and teamwork
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements The Ideal Candidate
  • Demonstrable experience of working in an operational role within facilities management at comparable level with proven ability to manage multiple services to agreed specification and within agreed financial parameters
  • Knowledge and understanding of site operations to recommend, implement and complete projects
  • Knowledge and experience of labour optimisation
  • Knowledge and understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles or similar qualifications is an advantage but not essential
  • Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of contract compliance, a degree education in any field will be considered an advantage but is not essential
  • Effective communicator both orally and in writing, with the ability to influence without formal authority. The role may require strong negotiation skills and the ability to convey complex and/or detailed information to various stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates good inter-personal skills and develops relationships based on mutual respect and professionalism
  • Good financial acumen, able to interpret and analyse financial information. This includes a good understanding of the key drivers (both internal and external) that shape company performance
  • Has a good understanding of contract law and the ability to negotiate key contract terms
Package Description

Up to £65,000 depending on experience

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20 Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

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.

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