General Manager

Medirest; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is looking for a General Manager for South Bristol Community Hospital. This role involves overseeing soft FM services, ensuring operational excellence, and managing commercial aspects within a healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive soft FM management experience, particularly in healthcare, strong financial skills, and the ability to lead large teams. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Comprehensive pension scheme

Access to digital GP and health benefits

Career Pathways and learning programmes

Exclusive discounts with major retailers

44% off cinema tickets

Free wellness and mindfulness sessions

Culture of inclusion and respect

Qualifications

• Proven Soft FM management experience in healthcare or similar sectors.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L accountability.
• Experience in managing large teams and multiple service lines.
• Proactive, self-starting attitude with independent work capability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance across all soft FM services.
• Manage budgets and forecasts, optimize costs.
• Ensure all services meet contractual SLAs and KPIs.
• Lead and develop a diverse team of 60 colleagues.
• Build strong relationships with hospital management and suppliers.

Skills

Soft FM management experience

Financial acumen

Team management

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Job description

General Manager – South Bristol Community Hospital

Location: Bristol | Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum + benefits | Hours: Monday to Friday | Sector: Medirest | Compass Group UK&I | Clearance: DBS (Enhanced)

Lead with Purpose. Deliver with Excellence.

We’re a business that puts people and performance at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow across the UK healthcare sector, we’re looking for a commercially driven and experienced General Manager to take the lead at South Bristol Community Hospital, overseeing a Soft FM contract.

What You’ll Be Doing

As General Manager, you’ll oversee the full Soft Facilities Management (FM) service – including cleaning, catering, portering, security, car park, and retail operations. You’ll be responsible for ensuring seamless service delivery, operational excellence, and financial performance across a busy hospital environment.

Key responsibilities include

• Operational Leadership: Drive performance across all soft FM services, maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.
• Commercial Management: Manage budgets and forecasts, optimise costs, and identify opportunities to increase revenue and efficiency.
• Contract Compliance: Ensure all services meet contractual SLAs and KPIs, working collaboratively with NHS partners and key stakeholders.
• People Leadership: Lead and develop a diverse team of 60 colleagues, including 3 direct reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, positive relationships with hospital management, clients, and suppliers.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion innovation, sustainability, and a culture of accountability and excellence.

About You

You’re a confident, commercially minded leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments and knows how to deliver results. You’ll bring:

• Proven Soft FM management experience (ideally within healthcare or similar sectors).
• Strong financial acumen and P&L accountability.
• Experience in managing large teams and multiple service lines.
• A proactive, self‑starting attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

At Compass Group UK&I, we make sure our people are supported, rewarded, and empowered to succeed.

Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive salary up to £55,000.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Access to digital GP and health benefits.
• Career Pathways and learning programmes for growth.
• Exclusive discounts with TUI, Expedia, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and more.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets.
• Free access to wellness and mindfulness sessions.
• A culture built on inclusion, respect, and belonging.

About Compass Group & Medirest

We’re proud to partner with the NHS to deliver exceptional support services across the UK. Diversity, inclusion, and opportunity are at the core of who we are. We believe in empowering every colleague to be their best and thrive – because diversity is our strength.

Next Steps

If you’re a motivated leader ready to make an impact in healthcare FM, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today

Bring your expertise to a team that’s shaping the future of hospital facilities management.