Overview
Salary: Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits
Shift hours: Full Time
Contract Manager – London
Salary: Competitive & Excellent Benefits
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering outstanding service in a high-profile environment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Compass Group UK & Ireland, is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to take charge of our prestigious government service site. This role is your chance to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional catering and cleaning services to one of the most important sites in the country.
To join our team at a prestigious government building in Whitehall, candidates must meet strict security requirements.
This role involves working in a highly sensitive environment, so successful applicants will need to undergo and pass enhanced security vetting.
To be eligible for this process, you must:
- Be a British citizen
- Have been a UK resident for at least the past 10 years
- Be willing to complete all stages of the vetting procedure
These checks are essential to ensure the integrity and security of our operations. If you meet these criteria and are prepared for the vetting process, we welcome your application.
Why Join Us?
At Compass, we don’t just meet expectations – we exceed them. Our teams deliver world-class foodservice and facilities management (FM) solutions, ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of service. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate, inspire, and drive real change while working within a supportive and collaborative team.
Your Mission
As Contract Manager, you will:
✅ Lead & Develop – Manage the full contract lifecycle, ensuring seamless delivery of catering and cleaning operations.
✅ Drive Excellence – Implement innovative solutions to enhance service standards and customer experience.
✅ Build Strong Relationships – Work closely with key stakeholders, fostering strong client partnerships.
✅ Deliver Results – Ensure the contract meets financial targets and operational KPIs, always striving for continuous improvement.
✅ Champion Health & Safety – Maintain the highest standards, ensuring full compliance with company and statutory requirements.
✅ Inspire & Motivate – Develop, train, and mentor your team to create a high-performing and engaged workforce.
What We’re Looking For
✔ Proven leadership in managing operational teams, ideally in catering, facilities management, or contract services.
✔ Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of driving financial performance.
✔ Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
✔ Experience in change management, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
✔ Customer-focused mindset, ensuring client satisfaction and service excellence.
If you’re a motivated, results-driven leader who thrives in a high-profile, fast-moving environment, we want to hear from you!
Join Us & Make a Difference
Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!
Reference: compass/TP/2201129/208080
Location: Greater London
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
