Overview:
We're looking for an experienced Account Manager to take full ownership of a Hard FM contract portfolio, leading operational delivery, client relationships and commercial performance.
You'll be accountable for ensuring services are delivered safely, compliantly and to a consistently high standard, meeting contractual SLAs, KPIs and commercial targets, while building strong, long-term relationships with both clients and internal teams.
This is a senior, visible role requiring confident leadership, sound commercial judgement and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Based in our Cirencester office
Responsibilities:
* End-to-end accountability for Hard FM service delivery across a multi-site portfolio, through the leadership of Managers, Technical Supervisors and Engineers.
* Leading regular operational and performance reviews to ensure service excellence, compliance and value for money.
* Developing trusted, long-term relationships with client stakeholders, focusing on what matters most to them.
* Driving a culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing smarter, more effective ways of working.
* Leading, coaching and developing high-performing operational teams.
* Managing, forecasting and controlling budgets, ensuring strong commercial performance.
* Ensuring all statutory and contractual compliance obligations are met at all times.
* Supporting the Operations Director in shaping and delivering operational strategy aligned to the wider business plan.
* Identifying and developing revenue growth opportunities with clients.
* Contributing at senior management level to support the long-term strategic success of the organisation.
Qualifications:
Essential experience & knowledge
* Proven experience in a similar high-profile Account or Contract Management role.
* Strong background delivering Hard FM services within a multi-site commercial environment.
* Experience managing senior clients and stakeholders.
* Demonstrable leadership of field-based and operational management teams.
* Strong understanding of KPIs, performance management, financial control and compliance.
* Experience leading teams through change and business growth.
Qualifications
* A recognised qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Customer Service or Management (Level 5 or above).
* Appropriate trade or engineering qualification.
Desirable
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM, RICS or an engineering institution).
* Health & Safety qualification.
* Experience using continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean / Six Sigma).
Skills & behaviours
* Confident, credible leader with strong people management skills.
* Commercially astute with the ability to balance service, risk and cost.
* Excellent communicator, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.
* Resilient and effective in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to turn plans into practical delivery.
* Committed to creating an engaging, high-performing team culture.
Why join us?
* A senior role with real autonomy and influence.
* Opportunity to shape service delivery and contribute to wider operational strategy.
* Work with high-profile clients and complex, varied contracts.
* Be part of an organisation that values leadership, accountability and continuous improvement.
When you join us, you will receive:
* Salary: 40- 45k dependent on experience.
* Car Allowance: 5,549
* Salary Sacrifice Electronic Vehicle Scheme
* Up to 10% bonus, subject to achievement of targets
* Private Medical (Individual)
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Group personal pension scheme of matched contributions between 5% and 6%
* Health Cash Plan & Life assurance
* Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs
* Funded Training Sponsorship Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
At Arcus we are passionate about individual development which is why we are proud to offer industry leading Learning & Development opportunities to our colleagues.
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