Account Manager – Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Lead a high-profile contract with real career progression and long-term stability

We are recruiting for an Account Manager to join a well-established facilities management contract across Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a large-scale operation, leading service delivery, driving performance, and building a rewarding long-term career within a supportive environment.

Why apply? What’s in it for you?

You’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary of £60,000 – £70,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual salary reviews
• At least 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
• Generous pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
• Fully funded leadership and development programmes
• Flexible benefits package including insurance options, Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Access to exclusive retail, healthcare and lifestyle discounts
• Two paid volunteering days each year to support causes that matter to you
• Family-friendly policies and support for carers
• Access to employee networks that promote inclusion, support and development
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a stable contract environment

Key Responsibilities

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring health and safety standards are achieved and maintained across the contract
• Managing profitability through effective understanding and control of the contract P&L
• Delivering operational services in line with agreed procedures and contractual requirements
• Driving service improvements, efficiencies and innovation across the operation
• Leading contract performance and ensuring all obligations are met
• Challenging existing processes and implementing positive change where required
• Managing service delivery across a portfolio supporting local schools

What we’re looking for

To be successful as an Account Manager, you should have:

• Experience working within a PFI environment or against key SLA-driven contracts
• Strong experience meeting contractual obligations and performance targets
• Extensive people management experience
• Proven experience managing contract performance and operational delivery
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements
• The ability to make decisions and take accountability within a senior operational role
• Excellent leadership skills with the credibility to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working within facilities management, ideally supporting schools
• Knowledge of PFI contracts would be highly advantageous

This Account Manager opportunity in Northampton offers the chance to join a long-term contract delivering essential services across Northampton. If you’re looking for your next leadership role in Northampton and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.

Job Number │ INDCONSTRUCTION 936538
Location │ Northampton
Role │ Account Manager

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