Deputy Cleaning Service Manager

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy Cleaning Manager to join our Facilities team and play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality cleaning services across the Trust. To support the Facilities Manager Cleaning Services (FMCS) in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality cleaning services across the Trust. The role ensures compliance with national standards, supports infection prevention, and contributes to a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The postholder will support the FMCS with the oversight and day to day management of circa 200 WTE cleaning team members, manage resources, training, and service improvement initiatives. Main duties of the job Support the FMCS in ensuring cleaning and decontamination services comply with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021. Assist with the operational management of a large cleaning workforce. Plan and coordinate mobile works teams to support core cleaning operations. Provide attendant services including curtain changing, flushing, HPV/UVC decontamination, and laundry services. Support recruitment and ensure sufficient staffing resources are available. Develop training programmes with the Training & Equipment Lead. Support management of the cleaning budget and identify efficiencies. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve service delivery. Support sustainability and service improvement initiatives. Provide work plans, updates, and reporting to the FMCS. Deputise for the FMCS when required. About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.