Contract Manager – Nationwide

14Forty
Contract Manager – Nationwide

Contract Manager
Location: National (home location near Sheffield)
Contract Sites: Blackpool, York, Pontefract, Gateshead and Wallingford with occasional travel to sites in Ballymount and Broomhill in Ireland. Contract may grow with more sites in UK and Ireland.
Salary: Up to 60,000 per annum (DOE) plus Company Car/Allowance

Drive Commercial Success. Deliver Operational Excellence.

We’re seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a sharp commercial focus and a proven ability to run large, multi-site operations. You’ll be accountable for the performance of one of our newest Soft FM contracts, ensuring seamless delivery of services, client satisfaction, and strong financial results across 7 sites.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive facilities management provider where operational delivery, client partnership, and commercial growth go hand in hand.

Your Role

• Act as the single point of accountability for contract delivery and client relationship management.
• Ensure effective delivery of cleaning, security, catering, vending, and 3rd party providers
• Lead the contract’s P&L, drive cost efficiencies, and achieve key financial targets.
• Develop, motivate, and direct site teams to deliver consistently high standards.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance contract performance and secure long-term value.
• Maintain a safe, compliant environment, championing health, safety, and regulatory standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in Soft FM delivery with proven success at contract/account management level.
• Solid commercial acumen with hands-on P&L responsibility and a results-driven mindset.
• Experience managing complex, multi-site operations with a focus on service delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building senior-level client relationships.
• Inspirational leader, skilled in engaging and developing teams.
• Proactive problem solver with a keen eye for efficiency and value creation.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel across multiple sites.

Desirable

• Experience leading change or transformation initiatives.
• Recognised FM or leadership qualifications (e.g. IOSH, IWFM, ILM).

For more information about careers at 14forty and our benefits please visit: Careers at 14forty

Job Reference: com SU

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