Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager

Sodexo has over 40 years of experience supporting the defence forces of the UK, the US and France. We support individuals, the community and the environment on base, working with military leaders to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of personnel across all military services. Our PFI contract provides 128 different professional services on all aspects of Property Managementfor our client. Based at Merville Barracks in Colchesterwe are recruiting for aQuality and Continuous Improvement Managerthat will be a self-starter and lead quality management and audit processes at our large multi-service site. This is a busy and varied role where you will be working under the Contract Director and a team of four auditors to complete daily quality management plans accurately for all services in the garrison and maintain rigorous audit standards. You will also implement and enhance quality improvement initiatives to ensure that our processes meet thehighest standards of quality and efficiency in line with Sodexo company policies and procedures. In addition, you will possess exceptional client management skills and act as a pivotal point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.

You will ideally have an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification along with a Level6 Safety Qualification and a Level 4 Food Safety Qualification. In addition, you will have astrong background in quality and improvement and internal auditing. You will also need to be proactive, forward thinking, meticulous and strategy-focused, and have excellent administration and IT skills, particularly using CAFM systems, PowerBi and Microsoft Office applications.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training provided
• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted gym membership
• Subsidised meals
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Flexible working considered
• Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free parking on site
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

This is a fixed site role, working Monday to Friday.