Healthcare Cleaning Services Expert

Competitive Salary + Company Car/Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Location: National / Mobile (UK)
Sector: Healthcare

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare Cleaning?

Let's be honest. This isn't your average cleaning role.

This is an opportunity to become one of the leading voice in healthcare cleaning and support services, helping to influence strategy, drive innovation, improve patient environments and support operational excellence across one of the UK's largest healthcare service providers.

We're looking for an experienced healthcare cleaning professional who can combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, inspiring leadership and a passion for continuous improvement.

If you're someone who gets excited about healthcare standards, innovation, compliance, sustainability and developing great teams, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why This Role?

As our Healthcare Cleaning Services Expert, you'll become the trusted authority on healthcare cleaning and associated services across Medirest.

You'll work closely with operational teams, clients, clinical stakeholders and senior leaders, helping shape the future of healthcare cleaning while ensuring we continue to deliver safe, compliant and exceptional environments for patients, visitors and staff.

One day you might be supporting a major mobilisation.

The next, you'll be reviewing new cleaning technologies, advising a client on healthcare standards, conducting audits or developing best practice that impacts thousands of people across the country.

No two days are ever the same.

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Leadership

• Support the development and delivery of our national Healthcare Cleaning Strategy.
• Act as the subject matter expert for NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness, IPC requirements and industry best practice.
• Support bids, mobilisations and operational transformation projects.
• Translate healthcare policy and guidance into practical operational solutions.
• Build strong relationships with Infection Prevention & Control teams and healthcare stakeholders.

 Driving Operational Excellence

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve quality, productivity and service consistency.
• Conduct site audits, reviews and benchmarking exercises across healthcare contracts.
• Support workforce planning and labour optimisation initiatives.
• Drive measurable improvements in performance and compliance.
• Use data and insight to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.

Leading Innovation

We're passionate about staying ahead of the curve.

You'll:

• Research and introduce new cleaning technologies.
• Explore automation, robotics and digital solutions.
• Improve performance monitoring and compliance reporting.
• Drive innovation that enhances safety, efficiency and environmental performance.
• Keep Medirest at the forefront of healthcare cleaning excellence.

Sustainability & ESG

Help us deliver cleaner, greener and smarter services by:

• Supporting responsible chemical usage.
• Promoting sustainable cleaning practices.
• Reducing environmental impact across our healthcare portfolio.
• Championing workforce wellbeing and social value initiatives.
• Embedding ESG principles into everyday operations.

Compliance, Quality & Risk

• Ensure compliance with IPC, Health & Safety and environmental regulations.
• Provide expert support during audits, client reviews and governance meetings.
• Identify and mitigate operational and compliance risks.
• Stay ahead of legislative and industry developments.
• Support outstanding audit and quality assurance performance across all contracts.

Client & Industry Engagement

As a key ambassador for Healthcare, you'll:

• Build trusted partnerships with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance and consultancy support.
• Develop best practice resources and case studies.
• Represent Medirest at industry events and conferences.
• Help showcase the innovation and expertise within our healthcare services.

Developing Future Talent

Great services start with great people.

You'll:

• Support the development of healthcare cleaning teams nationwide.
• Contribute to specialist training programmes and learning initiatives.
• Share expertise and best practice across the business.
• Promote professional qualifications and career development.
• Help build the next generation of healthcare cleaning leaders.

What We're Looking For

You may currently be working as a:

• Healthcare Cleaning Manager
• Domestic Services Manager
• Soft Services Manager
• Facilities Manager
• Healthcare FM Specialist
• National Cleaning Lead
• Healthcare Consultant
• Infection Prevention Specialist

You'll also bring:

Significant experience within healthcare cleaning, FM or NHS environments.

Expert knowledge of NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness, IPC requirements, HTMs and healthcare audit frameworks.

Proven success in driving service improvement and operational excellence.

Experience working with performance, productivity and workforce planning.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Confidence presenting to senior leaders and clients.

A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

A commitment to developing people and building high-performing teams.

Desirable Qualifications

• BICSc Qualifications
• RSPH Qualifications
• City & Guilds Certifications
• Infection Prevention & Control Qualifications
• Healthcare Environment Management Qualifications
• Membership of IPS, AHCP or similar professional bodies

What Success Looks Like

You'll know you're making a difference when:

Healthcare contracts consistently achieve excellent compliance and audit results.

New technologies are delivering measurable improvements.

Clients see Medirestas a trusted strategic partner.

Teams are engaged, skilled and performing at their best.

Productivity and service quality continue to improve.

You become recognised as the go-to expert for healthcare cleaning excellence.

Why Healthcare?

we're proud to support some of the most important environments in the UK.

This is a rare opportunity to influence healthcare services on a national scale, work alongside industry-leading professionals and make a genuine difference to patient environments every single day.

In Return We Offer:

Competitive Salary
 Company Car or Car Allowance
 Performance Bonus Opportunity
 Private Healthcare
 Contributory Pension Scheme
 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
 Ongoing Professional Development & Qualifications
 Outstanding Career Progression Opportunities
 The opportunity to shape the future of healthcare cleaning services across the UK

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're an experienced healthcare cleaning professional looking for a role where your expertise can influence strategy, drive innovation and create lasting impact across a national healthcare portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create cleaner, safer and smarter healthcare environments for the future.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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