Account Director (Healthcare)

Manchester Arndale; Whittingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company seeks an experienced Account Director to manage a complex, multi-site NHS healthcare contract. You will lead high-quality service delivery across various domains including domestic services, patient catering, and waste management, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. This role requires strong leadership skills, financial management capability, and an in-depth understanding of NHS service standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of at least five years in a senior operational role within NHS healthcare soft services.
• Financially astute with experience in P&L management.
• Right to Work in the UK with enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leading delivery of high-quality soft services across multiple NHS sites.
• Ensuring compliance with NHS standards and service excellence.
• Driving growth through retention and expansion of service contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Finance Management

Compliance Knowledge

Service Delivery

Team Development

Education

Degree-qualified

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Working Days: Predominantly working alongside Client Team, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Account Director to lead and elevate service delivery across a complex, multi-site NHS healthcare contract. This is a critical leadership role requiring deep expertise in soft services within a healthcare setting. You will work closely with the client team, primarily Monday to Friday, to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of services. Your ability to navigate the unique demands of NHS environments will be essential to your success.

Healthcare Experience required, Portfolio is multi site and multi service stream including but not limited to , Domestic Services, Patient Catering, Waste - Clinical, domestic, FHU, Linen, Windows, Helpdesk, Portering - 11 inpatient sites and community sites across Lancashire & Southy Cumbria.Predominantly working alongside Client Team, Monday to Friday with occasional weekends required if operational needs arise.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the delivery of high-quality soft services across 11 inpatient and multiple community sites, including domestic services, patient catering, clinical and domestic waste, linen, portering, helpdesk, and window cleaning.
• Ensuring full compliance with NHS and company standards, with a relentless focus on hygiene, safety, and service excellence.
• Building and developing high-performing teams through effective recruitment, training, and succession planning.
  Managing budgets and financial performance, including P&L analysis, debt control, and margin optimisation.
• Driving growth through the retention and expansion of existing contracts and the acquisition of new business via competitive tendering.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Proven track record of at least five years in a senior operational role within NHS healthcare soft services.
• Strong understanding of NHS client expectations, compliance frameworks, and service delivery standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-site portfolios with diverse service streams.
• Financially astute, with experience in P&L management and data-driven decision-making.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent), with enhanced DBS clearance and the right to work in the UK.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.