Deputy Housekeeping Manager

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services provider in Greater London is seeking a Deputy Housekeeping Manager to oversee housekeeping services at Kings Hospital. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, and maintaining health and safety compliance. Candidates should have supervisory experience in housekeeping, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach. This position is ideal for motivated individuals looking to make an impact in a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role in housekeeping or domestic services.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in busy environments.
• Good knowledge of COSHH and health & safety standards.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive, flexible, and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Housekeeping Manager in leading and supervising the team.
• Coordinate daily tasks, rotas, and service delivery.
• Carry out regular audits and quality checks.
• Assist with stock control and cost-efficient ordering.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and COSHH requirements.
• Provide training and coaching to staff.

Skills

Experience in a housekeeping or domestic services supervisory role

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Good knowledge of COSHH and health & safety standards

High attention to detail

Proactive approach

Flexible approach

Job description

Overview

Deputy Housekeeping Manager — Kings Hospital - £40,000 Per Annum

Are you an organised and motivated leader with a keen eye for detail? We’re seeking a Deputy Housekeeping Manager to support the smooth, efficient delivery of housekeeping services across our site, working closely with our NHS partners and the wider facilities team. In this role, you’ll help maintain high standards of cleanliness, lead and support staff, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Housekeeping Manager in leading and supervising the housekeeping team
• Coordinate daily tasks, rotas, and service delivery
• Carry out regular audits and quality checks
• Assist with stock control and cost‑efficient ordering
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, hygiene, and COSHH requirements
• Provide training, coaching, and day‑to‑day guidance to staff
• Work with other departments to ensure smooth operations

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a housekeeping or domestic services supervisory role
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
• Good knowledge of COSHH and health & safety standards
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality
• A proactive, flexible, and hands‑on approach

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!