Housekeeping Business Manager

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Housekeeping Business Manager to lead and transform our housekeeping and laundry services. This pivotal role will focus on operational excellence, policy development, and team leadership to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and efficiency across our services.

This 12-month fixed-term role spans multiple sites across our campuses in North London and Essex. Frequent travel is essential, so access to a vehicle for work is required.

About Us

At Jewish Care, we are committed to providing exceptional environments for our residents, tenants, and service users. Our housekeeping and laundry services are essential to delivering a safe, clean, and welcoming experience across our care homes, retirement living schemes, and community centres.

Key Responsibilities

1. Policy and Compliance:
   1. Develop and enforce housekeeping and laundry policies aligned with industry standards.
   2. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including COSHH and infection control.
   3. Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions as required.
2. Team Leadership:
   1. Lead and motivate housekeeping and laundry teams, fostering professionalism and collaboration.
   2. Manage staffing, scheduling, and training to ensure efficient operations.
   3. Facilitate regular team meetings to address challenges and drive improvements.
3. Operational Excellence:
   1. Conduct audits to evaluate service quality and implement enhancements.
   2. Oversee inventory management and procurement to ensure uninterrupted operations.
4. Financial Oversight:
   1. Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring cost-effective service delivery.
   2. Monitor expenditures and implement strategies to improve efficiency and sustainability.

What We’re Looking For

1. Proven experience managing housekeeping and/or laundry services, ideally within health and social care.
2. Strong leadership skills with a track record of team development and performance improvement.
3. In-depth knowledge of compliance standards, including health and safety, infection control, and COSHH.
4. Financial acumen with experience in budget management and cost optimisation.

Desirable Skills:

1. Accredited infection control certification.
2. Experience in policy development and implementing change.

Why Join Us?

At Jewish Care, you’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful change in a supportive and rewarding environment. Your work will directly enhance the lives of those we serve while contributing to innovative and sustainable practices in housekeeping and laundry services.