About the RoleWe''re seeking a dynamic and experienced operational leader to oversee the delivery of domestic and housekeeping services across a large, multi-site healthcare environment in the South West. This is a pivotal role within a high-performing facilities team, ensuring services are safe, effective, and aligned with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025.

You''ll lead a sizeable workforce, manage complex logistics, and drive continuous improvement across cleaning, decontamination, and support services. With a strong focus on compliance, stakeholder engagement, and team development, you''ll be instrumental in shaping a culture of excellence and professionalism.

This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of three days per week on site, with the remainder worked remotely.

What You''ll Be Doing

Lead daily operations across multiple sites, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and infection control

Monitor performance against KPIs and respond rapidly to incidents and outbreaks

Manage contracts with external suppliers and oversee budgetary controls

Champion health and safety, compliance, and risk management across all service areas

Provide visible leadership to supervisors and frontline teams, supporting recruitment, training, and wellbeing

Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery

Who We''re Looking For

A confident and resilient leader with experience managing large domestic or housekeeping teams

Skilled in performance management, workforce planning, and service improvement

Knowledgeable in healthcare cleaning standards, infection prevention, and facilities compliance

IOSH Managing Safely certified, with a relevant management qualification (e.g. ILM Level 3/4)

A natural communicator with strong stakeholder focus and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Recruitment TimetableClosing date for applications: Friday 12th September 2025 - 12 noon

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