Head of Facilities & Catering Services

Gloucestershire Managed Services; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) seeks a Deputy Associate Director of Facilities (Domestics & Catering) to lead Domestic and Catering Services across multiple NHS sites in Gloucestershire. You will shape strategy, drive service transformation and ensure high-quality, compliant services that support patient care, infection prevention and nutrition, while developing teams and managing budgets.

This senior role offers a visible leadership position within the GMS executive team, overseeing

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Domestic Services, Catering or Facilities Management.
• Proven track record of delivering service improvement and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Domestic and Catering Services across multiple NHS sites.
• Drive service transformation, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with cleaning standards, food safety and nutrition governance.
• Lead workforce development, engagement and succession planning.
• Strengthen performance management, quality assurance and audit processes.
• Manage operational risk, business continuity and emergency planning.
• Oversee contract management, procurement and supplier performance.
• Manage significant budgets and drive value for money.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Job description

Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) seeks a Deputy Associate Director of Facilities (Domestics & Catering) to lead Domestic and Catering Services across multiple NHS sites in Gloucestershire. You will shape strategy, drive service transformation and ensure high-quality, compliant services that support patient care, infection prevention and nutrition, while developing teams and managing budgets.

This senior role offers a visible leadership position within the GMS executive team, overseeing