Job Introduction
Position: IFM Partnership Director
Location: University of Greenwich, Multi-Campus Sites Across London & Kent
Salary: £90,000 – £110,000 + Benefits
About the Role:
The University of Greenwich, in partnership with Sodexo, is seeking an exceptional IFM Partnership Director to lead our facilities management strategy across a diverse and high-profile estate. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of higher education and a global facilities management leader, shaping the campus experience for students, staff, and visitors.
As Partnership Director, you will oversee the delivery of integrated facilities management services, with a particular focus on hard FM delivery, compliance, and service excellence. You will provide visible and inspirational leadership for the Sodexo team on campus, driving a culture of employee engagement, innovation, growth mindset, and continuous improvement, while ensuring that the university community benefits from a safe, secure, and welcoming environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the University’s IFM contract, ensuring excellence in hard FM (engineering, maintenance, compliance) alongside integrated soft services.
* Act as the primary client relationship lead, building strong, transparent, and trusted partnerships with senior university stakeholders.
* Drive service innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency in line with the University of Greenwich’s estate strategy.
* Inspire, engage, and develop a large and diverse Sodexo workforce, fostering alignment with both University values and Sodexo’s principles of service, responsibility, and team spirit.
* Embed a growth mindset culture across teams, encouraging collaboration, learning, and continuous development.
* Champion health & safety, compliance, security, and risk management across all service lines.
* Ensure robust contract governance, KPI delivery, and financial performance.
About You:
We are looking for a forward-thinking leader with:
* A strong background in hard FM, with deep technical knowledge of building services, compliance, and asset management.
* Demonstrable success in leading large, multi-disciplinary teams with a focus on employee engagement, wellbeing, and development.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels, manage client relationships, and balance commercial priorities.
* Strong financial acumen, contract management expertise, and a track record of delivering value for money.
* A commitment to creating safe, secure, and inclusive environments that enhance the student and staff experience.
* An alignment with Sodexo’s values – service spirit, team spirit, and spirit of progress – and the ability to embed them in daily operations.
What We Offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for who you are; you’ll act with purpose and make an impact every day; and you’ll be supported to thrive in your own way.
Benefits include:
* Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.
* Access to a wellbeing app with rewards, 24/7 virtual GP, and lifestyle services.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme, available for colleagues, friends and family.
* Financial wellbeing support via the Salary Finance Platform.
* Membership of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
* Death in Service benefit.
* Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
* Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities.
* A flexible and dynamic working environment.
* Competitive compensation, full training, and protective uniform supplied.
Why Join Us?
* A career-defining role delivering impact in a world-class university environment.
* The opportunity to shape a large-scale IFM partnership in collaboration with Sodexo, a global leader in facilities management and services.
* A competitive package: £90,000 – £110,000 salary plus benefits.
* A role at the heart of a vibrant, ambitious, and inclusive community, where your work directly enhances the student and staff experience.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today.
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