Deputy Cleaning Manager

Deputy Cleaning Manager

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Unspecified

Region:

South East

Location:

Guildford

Salary Description:

Competitive

Posted:

11/05/2026

Recruiter:

Compass Group

Job Ref:

compass/TP/2201129/218163

Deputy Cleaning ManagerLocation:

GuildfordSalary:

£34,678 per annum

Contract:

Full Time (40 hours per week)

Business Sector:

Medirest - Compass Group UK & IrelandAbout the RoleAre you an experienced Assistant Manager or senior supervisor within healthcare cleaning/domestics, ready to step into a Deputy Domestics Manager position?

Medirest, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is seeking a motivated and healthcare‑focused Deputy Domestics Manager to support the operational leadership of our domestics service within a healthcare environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong clinical or healthcare services background who is looking to further develop their management experience within a large, well‑established organisation.

You will play a key role in supporting the Domestics Manager and senior leadership team, ensuring service excellence, staff engagement, and compliance with healthcare cleaning standards in a fast‑paced setting.

Key ResponsibilitiesDeputising for the Domestics Manager and supporting the day‑to‑day operational management of the domestics departmentProviding hands‑on leadership to domestic teams, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and control, and patient safetyWorking closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including clinical teams and senior hospital contactsLeading, motivating and engaging staff, including conducting team briefings, communicating business updates, and supporting change initiativesAssisting with workforce planning, rota management, performance monitoring and absence managementSupporting quality audits, compliance checks, and continuous improvement initiativesThriving in a fast‑paced healthcare environment, prioritising multiple operational and stakeholder demandsWho We're Looking ForPrevious experience in a healthcare or clinical services environment (essential)Proven leadership or supervisory experience within domestics, cleaning, or facilities servicesStrong communication and stakeholder‑management skillsA proactive, organised, and people‑focused management styleDesire to develop further within healthcare facilities managementWhat We OfferWe invest in our people and reward hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Contributory pension schemeCareer development through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesFast access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your familyExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and moreSupermarket discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and othersUp to 44% off cinema ticketsCashback and reward schemes across a wide range of brandsFree wellness, mindfulness and fitness classesThe ability to share discounts and offers with friends and familyAbout UsMedirest is the specialist healthcare division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, delivering high‑quality support services across more than 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals. Our services include domestics, catering, portering, security and reception, all delivered with a strong focus on patient experience, safety and compliance.

Compass Group UK & Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves, feel valued, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We celebrate diversity and believe our people are our greatest strength.