Are you a Hard FM expect looking to take your career to the next level? Sodexo Health & Care are hiring a Head of Hard FM for the Oxford Road Campus, Central Manchester Hospitals. As the Head of Hard FM at Sodexo you'll lead a team to deliver top-tier facilities management service under a prestigious PFI contract. Your expertise will be key in managing a team of both in-house and outsourced dedicated professionals, ensuring the smooth delivery of hard FM services. You will be responsible for ensuring statutory performance compliance, stakeholder satisfaction, and financial performance, as well as the delivery of all Hard FM projects. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee day-to-day management of FM services, including planned preventative maintenance and reactive client needs. Manage financial performance, keeping PMS deductions and penalties to a minimum. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including the NHS trust and JV partner. Ensure statutory compliance with all health and safety regulations and FM standards. Lead and develop your team, ensuring professional and courteous representation of Sodexo. Optimize expenditure and ensure the contract is delivered within budgetary parameters. Manage sub-contractors and suppliers, ensuring service delivery and innovation. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE You will already have held the role of Head of Hard Services and have the proven ability to deliver a commercially led PFI contact in a complex FM environment.You will have a passion for continuous improvement as proving a quality service and compliance should be your driving force. You will also have: Experience of CAFM systems, preferably Maximo. Advanced leadership skills. ONC/HNC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Building Services is desirable, with NEBOSH qualification preferred. Advanced stakeholder management skills. The ability to engage with a diverse workforce. Experience in coaching and influencing teams for high performance. Financial acumen, including P&L management, with a focus on driving contract success. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build strong relationships. IT proficiency, especially with MS Office applications. A strong understanding of HTM’s WHAT WE OFFER Working with Sodexo is more than just a job. You'll be part of a company that values you and provides opportunities to act with purpose and thrive. We offer a salary of £80,000 to £90,000 (depending on experience) plus access to a range of excellent benefits, including: 20% performance-related bonus £1,300 flexi benefit fund Employer pension contribution Life assurance – 1 x annual salary. For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert Join Sodexo, a global leader in services that improve quality of life, and take your career to the next level in a dynamic and impactful role. Lead with empathy. Belong in Health and Care. 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.