Domestic Services Manager

Chartwells Independent; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Chipping Barnet is seeking a proactive Domestic Manager to oversee cleaning and housekeeping services at Barnet Hospital. You'll lead a team to ensure high hygiene standards, manage schedules, and comply with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and strong organisational skills. A competitive salary of £42,000 PA is offered, along with various employee benefits including a pension scheme and discounts.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Digital healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cashback rewards

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar domestic/housekeeping supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of COSHH and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of domestic staff.
• Develop and manage cleaning schedules.
• Monitor quality and standards through regular audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented leader with a passion for creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments? We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Domestic Manager to lead and manage our domestic services team working in joint partnership with our NHS colleagues.

In this vital role, you'll oversee the day-to-day delivery of cleaning and housekeeping services across our site, ensuring high standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation are consistently maintained. You’ll be responsible for managing staff, coordinating rotas, ordering supplies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Location: Barnet Hospital

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £42,000 PA (DOE)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of domestic staff to deliver outstanding cleaning and housekeeping services
• Develop and manage cleaning schedules to meet operational needs
• Monitor quality and standards through regular audits and inspections
• Manage inventory and order supplies in a cost-effective manner
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Provide training, support, and performance management for team members
• Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth, efficient service delivery

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a similar domestic/housekeeping supervisory role
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage workloads and prioritise in a busy environment
• Knowledge of COSHH and health & safety regulations
• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining standards
• A flexible and hands-on approach

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development opportunities through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Access to digital healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, etc.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cashback rewards on spending
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes

About Us:

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest provides comprehensive hotel services at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals, including catering, domestic services, portering, security, and reception.

Job Reference: com/2507/72387004/52731224/STC #Medirest

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Location:

72387001, EN5 3DJ, United Kingdom