Jobs, fresher vacancy - Facilities Manager • UK

Company: Venn Group

UK

We’re looking for a dynamic Soft Services Manager to join our clients team, responsible for ensuring exceptional housekeeping and patient food services across a defined area of hospital sites.In this pivotal role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of housekeeping and patient catering services, ensuring they are delivered to the highest standards. You’ll lead and develop teams of Soft Services Team Leaders and operational staff, fostering a positive culture focused on quality, safety and exceptional patient experience.Key responsibilities include monitoring service quality, managing budgets, delivering staff training and development, leading projects, and working closely with clinical colleagues and specialist teams such as Catering, Dietetics and Infection Control. Strong communication skills, leadership capability and the ability to manage resources effectively are essential.Catering experience is a core requirement for this post. You’ll bring previous managerial experience in catering and food services—ideally within a healthcare or comparable service-led environment—along with an understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and the complexities of delivering high-quality meal services at scale.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth and effective running of vital non-clinical services that directly impact patient wellbeing. If you take pride in delivering excellent service, motivating teams and driving continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.