General Manager-Chase Farm Hospital

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare support services is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead multiple essential services across various hospital and community sites. This pivotal role involves overseeing cleaning, catering, and security services while ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in operational management. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including career development opportunities and exclusive discounts. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness classes

Share discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing multiple hospital support services.
• Strong leadership and operational management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing cleaning, catering, retail, portering, pest, and security services.
• Ensuring service excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Budget Management

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Job Introduction

We are a leading provider of healthcare support services, committed to delivering excellence in hospital operations. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to oversee the leadership of multiple essential services across 3 hospital and community sites, with managers onsite reporting to you. This role is crucial in ensuring high standards in cleaning, catering, retail, security, portering, and pest control services.

This role involves working 4 days on one site and 1 day per week on another site. The community site already has a manager in place who reports to you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing and overseeing cleaning, catering, retail, portering, pest, and security services.
2. Ensuring service excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across all sites.
3. Developing and implementing strategies for continuous improvement in service delivery.
4. Managing budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships effectively.
5. Leading and motivating diverse teams to achieve high performance and customer satisfaction.
6. Liaising with hospital management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to align services with hospital needs.
7. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards.

About You:

1. Proven experience in managing multiple hospital support services.
2. Strong leadership and operational management skills.
3. Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
4. Ability to manage budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships effectively.
5. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
6. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
7. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

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

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and many more
• Discounts on food shopping at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite movies
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable on various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes to unwind
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family