Account Performance and Growth Director

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.