Head of Non‑Food Operations – Healthcare Services

Compass Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services provider in Cambridge is seeking a Head of Non-Food Operations to lead and optimize essential services within a complex operational environment. You will design service delivery models, ensure compliance with health standards, and inspire multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in healthcare environments and a passion for excellence. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of NHS or healthcare standards.
• Commercially astute with high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a high-performing Non‑Food Service Delivery Model.
• Ensure services meet NHS, HSE, and contractual standards.
• Build and motivate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Use data and KPIs to improve service delivery.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders.
• Support process redesign and digital innovation.
• Manage budgets and identify efficiencies.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Knowledge of NHS standards

People leadership and coaching

Commercial acumen

Change management

Service excellence

Job description

A leading healthcare services provider in Cambridge is seeking a Head of Non-Food Operations to lead and optimize essential services within a complex operational environment. You will design service delivery models, ensure compliance with health standards, and inspire multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in healthcare environments and a passion for excellence. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 plus excellent benefits.