Job Introduction

Salary: £Competitive + Bonus, Car allowance and Flexible Benefit Fund
Contract: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week, 52 weeks)
Location: North of England / Midlands (UK-wide travel required)

We are looking for an accomplished senior operations leader to take charge of circa £24m portfolio spanning approximately 130 sites, including a flagship national contract with Oasis. This is more than an operational role, it’s about shaping relationships at the highest level, driving strategic change, and ensuring outstanding delivery across a diverse region.

As Business Director – North & Oasis Schools, you will:

Lead and develop a high-performing team, including senior operators and on-the-ground managers.Act as the key strategic contact for Oasis, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.Oversee performance, growth, and service quality across your patch in the North and parts of the Midlands.Drive contract retention and expansion by identifying opportunities for innovation and additional services.Ensure operational excellence, safety, compliance, and strong financial performance.Influence and deliver organisational change in line with a wider restructure and growth strategy.

What we’re looking for

You will bring:

Experience of having operated successfully within an outsourced B2B and B2C environmentDemonstrable track record of developing successful operational strategies across a broad portfolioProven track record of leading and managing experienced operators and large numbers of employeesExceptional client relationship management skillsDevelopment of commercially viable solutions based on rigorous techniques to understand client needs and price products/services accordinglyProven financial acumen essential with commercial experience and business acumenProven track record of initiating and leading demanding business change programmesProven experience of developing profitable relationships with clientsProven experience in identifying and selling new business 

Why join us?

This is a high-impact, visible role where your expertise will shape how we deliver for one of our most important clients. You’ll join a senior leadership team that values collaboration, innovation, and results. In return, you’ll receive:

A competitive salaryCar allowance, Bonus and company benefitsGenerous pension scheme25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysOngoing professional development opportunities

If you are ready to lead strategically, influence at board level, and deliver exceptional outcomes for both clients and teams, we want to hear from you.

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

 

Please read the full job description attached to this advert

Please see benefits guide attached to see everything Sodexo has to offer. 

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