General Manager

Defence

$90K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven senior operational leader with strong commercial and financial acumen.
  • Experience managing large, complex contracts or regions valued over £3m.
  • Customer-focused, results-driven, and operates well in cost-sensitive environments.
  • Strong communicator with a background in leading organizational change.
  • Flexible and resilient, aligned with business values and objectives.
  • Valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver all contractual and operational requirements according to client and business standards.
  • Own full P&L responsibility, achieving financial targets.
  • Identify growth opportunities to enhance contract value and retention.
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams, emphasizing engagement and capability.
  • Optimize labor and resources to efficiently meet contractual demands.
  • Establish and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication.
  • Monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement in performance and service.
  • Ensure compliance with subcontractor, client, and company policies.

Benefits

  • Free meals and onsite parking.
  • Contributory pension scheme and subsidized gym membership.
  • Career development through Career Pathways and MyLearning programs.
  • Digital GP access and healthcare benefits for you and immediate family.
  • Discounts on travel, retail, groceries, dining, and cinema tickets.
  • Cashback rewards and wellness programs focused on mindfulness and fitness.
  • Shareable discounts and offers for friends and family.
Full Job Description
General Manager - Brecon

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven operations leader to take full accountability for a high-profile, multi-site contract within our SFM portfolio. This senior role carries responsibility for circa 35.3m annual revenue, with 10 direct reports and overall people accountability for approximately 110 colleagues.

You will lead performance, financial delivery, safety, and growth across the contract, building strong client relationships and developing high-performing teams. With full ownership of operational outcomes, you'll play a key role in driving continuous improvement, supporting business growth, and shaping the future of our SFM services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver all contractual, operational, and HSE requirements in line with client and business standards
  • Own full P&L responsibility, achieving or exceeding financial targets
  • Identify and deliver growth opportunities to increase contract value and retention
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams, with a strong focus on capability and engagement
  • Optimise labour, resources, and licences to meet contractual demand efficiently
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and delivery
  • Monitor KPIs, driving continuous improvement across performance and service
  • Ensure subcontractor, client, and company policy compliance
  • Support new contract mobilisations and the ongoing development of the SFM proposition

Person Specification

Essential
  • Proven senior operational leader with strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Experience managing large, complex contracts or regions (3m+ value)
  • Customer-focused, results-driven, and comfortable operating in cost-sensitive environments
  • Strong communicator with experience leading change through teams
  • Flexible, resilient, and aligned to business values and objectives
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable
  • Facilities Management experience, including soft services and/or waste
  • Catering or hospitality management experience
  • FM qualification (IWFM) or working towards


What We Offer

Alongside a competitive package, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career, including:
  • Free meals and onsite parking
  • Contributory pension scheme and subsidised gym membership
  • Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Digital GP access and healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
  • Discounts across travel, retail, groceries, dining, and cinema tickets
  • Cashback rewards and wellbeing, mindfulness, and fitness programmes
  • All discounts and offers are shareable with friends and family

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