Contract Manager

As the Contract Manager in Aldermaston, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of our catering operations across four units on-site. Your responsibilities include managing client and contractual relationships in a commercial manner, ensuring compliance with company policies, while driving foodservice solutions that exceed customer expectations. Your leadership, organizational skills, and culinary expertise will be crucial in delivering exceptional experiences to our clients.,

• Lead and drive the strategy for growth and retention of new and existing business.
• Develop long-term account plans and conduct rolling lifecycle reviews.
• Oversee the sales team in developing financially sound bids and proposals.
• Implement senior client review processes to identify additional sales/service opportunities.
• Communicate strategies to the team and implement improvements to maximize performance and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide operational insight alongside strategic marketing plans to grow sales/services and deliver customer satisfaction.
• Ensure purchasing complies with Compass Group UK & Ireland policies.
• Manage labor costs above budget to the client through established policies.
• Continually review labor structures and ratios, adjusting consumable budgets accordingly.
  
  Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Experience in managing challenging clients.
• Ability to align resources to business objectives.
• Results-oriented with a focus on performance improvement.
• Responsive to customer needs and concerns.
• Acts with integrity even in challenging situations.
• Promotes team effectiveness and holds others accountable.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and creates effective site communication strategies.
• Senior management experience in Catering and Facilities Management.
• Led change programs to deliver operational benefits.
• Familiarity with working within brand guidelines to achieve results.
• Experience in highly commercial and price-sensitive markets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fully conversant with current Health and Safety and food safety regulations.
• Experience in risk management, analysis, and reduction.
• Managed senior-level third-party relationships.
  
  Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!
Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high-profile police, secure environments, government sites, and a range of onshore and offshore facilities for the energy sector. We prioritize delivering excellent customer service and seek individuals passionate about joining our teams.Company Join Our Team: We've Got Just the Job for You Find a rewarding career, working with great people At Compass Group UK & Ireland, we match incredible individuals to rewarding roles and cultivate environments where our people can let their personality and passion shine through. As the UK and Ireland's leading food services partner, we know that when our people feel valued, our clients and customers feel the difference. That's why, when you step into a career with us, you'll be part of a truly supportive network with all the ingredients to go further. We pull out all the stops to make every moment at Compass Group UK & Ireland meaningful, with training schemes and development opportunities on the table for our team members who want to go the extra mile. Could you be our next team member? Why Compass? Joining Compass Group UK & Ireland is about more than getting onboard with the no. 1 team. It's about giving yourself the very best shot at a fulfilling career. We're people powered. That's why we make it our mission to recruit talented people and then help them to thrive, rewarding excellence every step of the way. Find a career that makes you smile A job you truly want to get out of bed for needn't be just a dream. With an exciting range of Compass careers to explore, now is the time to step into a role that inspires you. A role that lets your strengths shine, teaches you invaluable new skills, and drives your career path forward. As the UK and Ireland's favourite food services partner, we've got a position for every taste. Whether you want to bring flavour to our portfolio of brilliant brands as one of our talented culinary professionals, or you're a natural born leader with the management skills to motivate a frontline team, you'll thrive in one of our varied Compass Group UK & Ireland jobs. Compass Group UK and Ireland Compass Group UK & Ireland is the UK's leading food and support services provider. Operating in some 6,000 + locations across the UK & Ireland, Compass provides expert catering, cleaning, and facilities management services to a range of clients and sectors across the country. Tens of thousands of talented people providing tasty, well-cooked food and support services to improve the health and wellbeing of workers, school children, hospital patients, military and visitors to the nation's major sports and cultural events.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families