NHS Housekeeping Manager – Patient-Centric Facilities Lead

Transformation Unit; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full NHS terms and conditions with Enh

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Housekeeping Manager to lead housekeeping and soft facilities across trust sites. The role focuses on patient-centred services, safety, and staff leadership within Estates & Facilities.

You will work with clinical teams to maintain high cleanliness standards, food safety and infection prevention, while managing budgets and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Management qualification or equivalent supervisory credential.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene certification or equivalent.
• OSH/IOSH qualification relevant to facilities services.

Responsibilities

• Lead Housekeeping Supervisors, Team Leaders and Facilities staff.
• Ensure compliance with national standards and infection control.
• Manage staff recruitment, induction, attendance and development.
• Oversee food safety, allergen management, nutrition and hydration.
• Monitor budgets, stock control and value-for-money initiatives.
• Drive service quality and implement improvements.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Leadership

IT literacy

Education

Management qualification (e.g. BIFM Level 4)

Level 3 Food Hygiene

IOSH/OSH qualification

Tools

MAPS

Microsoft Excel

ESR

Business Intelligence

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Housekeeping Manager to lead housekeeping and soft facilities across trust sites. The role focuses on patient-centred services, safety, and staff leadership within Estates & Facilities.

You will work with clinical teams to maintain high cleanliness standards, food safety and infection prevention, while managing budgets and service improvements.