Account Performance & Growth Director
London | Full Time | Monday–Friday | Regular UK travel
Up to £95,000 DOE + Sodexo benefits
Lead a flagship corporate workplace partnership
Sodexo is seeking an exceptional senior leader to take ownership of a prestigious, high-end corporate workplace account, delivering integrated Facilities Management and premium food services across multiple UK sites.
This role is suited only to candidates with significant senior-level experience in complex corporate workplace environments, where FM excellence, food credibility and client partnership are business-critical.
You will be fully accountable for operational performance today, while shaping and securing growth that will expand the role into an international leadership position.
The role
Operational Leadership (UK)
* Lead end-to-end delivery across engineering, soft services, workplace support and catering.
* Act as the senior onsite leader and trusted partner to executive-level client stakeholders.
* Ensure contractual compliance, safety, service excellence and continuous improvement.
* Drive operational resilience and resource planning in a demanding corporate environment.
Client, Commercial & Growth Leadership
* Own the UK account strategy aligned to client priorities and Sodexo growth ambitions.
* Hold full P&L accountability, delivering margin, forecasting and value creation.
* Identify, develop and secure organic growth opportunities.
* Lead business cases, bid activity and solution design in partnership with Sodexo growth teams.
International Expansion (Future Scope)
* Lead mobilisation and operational setup in new countries as the partnership grows.
* Build scalable governance, teams and operating models across multiple markets.
* Act as the senior international contact for the client relationship.
People Leadership
* Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across FM, food and workplace experience.
* Build a high-performance, inclusive culture with strong succession planning.
What we’re looking for
Essential
* Senior leadership experience in high-end corporate workplace environments.
* Proven expertise in integrated FM and food operations.
* Strong commercial acumen with full P&L ownership.
* Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships at senior level.
* Track record of leading large teams and complex operational change.
Desirable
* Media, entertainment or creative sector experience.
* International or multi-country operational exposure.
* Experience building scalable operating models.
Why Sodexo?
At Sodexo, you’ll lead work that matters—within a business that values inclusion, wellbeing and career growth. We offer a competitive benefits package including wellbeing support, pension, discounts, learning and development, and enhanced leave policies.
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