Full timeMonday to Friday (08:00-17:00) -Up to £120000 per annum plus our Sodexo employee benefits packageOpportunities for professional developmentAccount DirectorThis is a site-based role, with Cambridge as the primary location. Regular travel will be required across the wider UK portfolio, including sites in Macclesfield, Luton, London, Liverpool, and other key locations.At Sodexo, we're passionate about our people.We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.We are looking for an experienced and people-focused UK Account Director to lead a high-profile pharmaceutical account within a complex, multi-site environment.This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, client engagement, innovation, and commercial growth across a diverse UK portfolio. The role oversees soft services including cleaning and logistics across multiple regulated and non-regulated environments.The successful candidate will be a strong and credible leader with the ability to bring teams together, build cohesion across multiple sites, and lead people through transformation and growth. We are looking for someone with a collaborative leadership style who can create a high-performing culture while maintaining strong client relationships and operational standards.Key responsibilities':Lead and develop the UK account strategy in line with client and business objectivesDrive operational excellence, transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives across all UK sitesBuild strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders and internal teamsLead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams across multiple locationsCreate a strong team culture focused on collaboration, engagement, and shared successEnsure high standards of compliance, quality, health & safety, and governanceManage financial performance including P&L accountability and commercial growthWork closely with central and global teams to ensure consistency in service deliveryIdentify and support opportunities for innovation and organic growth within the accountWhat we're looking for:Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site accounts with P&L responsibility of £20mStrong operational background within soft services, including cleaning and logisticsExperience operating within GMP or highly regulated environments, ideally pharma or life sciencesA strong people leader with a track record of building engaged, high-performing teamsAbility to unite teams across multiple locations and lead them through change and transformationCommercially minded with strong financial and operational acumenExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsPassionate about service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvementWhy Sodexo?:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing supportAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeingAccess to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceSodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension PlanOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development toolsBike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fitSodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policiesA little more about Sodexo:At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.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.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Ready to be part of something greater?Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications