Weekend Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in healthcare as a Weekend Operations Manager, leading essential soft service delivery at two acute hospitals and various clinics. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, all while working across weekends.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Flexible work environment

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Experience managing soft FM services in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to motivate a diverse team and drive service excellence.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Friday and weekend delivery of soft services including portering and cleaning.
• Ensure compliance with NHS standards and service agreements.
• Monitor KPIs and maintain operational continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in facilities management or soft services management

Job description

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At Sodexo Health & Care, we're committed to delivering outstanding support services that help healthcare professionals focus on what they do best – providing exceptional patient care.

We’re now recruiting for a Weekend Operations Manager to oversee the delivery of essential soft FM services across our ESNEFT contract. You will need to be based in the Colchester and Ipswich area; a full driving license is also required. Hours of work will be Fridays 8 hrs, Saturday 12hrs and Sundays 12hrs = total 32hrs pw

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong, hands-on leader to coordinate weekend operations across two acute hospitals, four community inpatient sites, and several clinics. From portering and cleaning to patient dining, security, and logistics, your role will be vital to ensuring smooth, compliant and compassionate care support is maintained throughout Fridays and the weekend.

If you are ready to lead weekend operations that truly matter and help us create a better day for patients, staff and communities we genuinely want to hear from you.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage Friday and weekend delivery of soft services including portering, cleaning, patient dining, waste, helpdesk, logistics, visitor and retail services
• Ensure compliance with NHS standards, Sodexo policies, and service level agreements
• Act as the key weekend contact across multiple healthcare locations
• Maintain operational continuity, monitor KPIs, and ensure all staffing and resource needs are met
• Support and engage teams through clear communication, guidance, and issue resolution
• Drive service excellence, safety and patient satisfaction

What You Bring:

• Previous experience in facilities management or soft services management, ideally within a healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Experience in managing a range of services, including portering, cleaning, patient feeding, and waste management.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards, infection control protocols, and waste management regulations.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.