Medirest
Assistant Cleaning Manager

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Location: Guildford
Salary: £34,678 per annum
Contract: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Business Sector: Medirest – Compass Group UK & Ireland
About The Role
Are you an experienced Assistant Manager or senior supervisor within healthcare cleaning/domestics, ready to step into a Assistant Cleaning Manager position?
Medirest, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is seeking a motivated and healthcare‑focused Assistant Cleaning 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 Responsibilities
- Deputising for the Domestics Manager and supporting the day‑to‑day operational management of the domestics department
- Providing hands‑on leadership to domestic teams, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and control, and patient safety
- Working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including clinical teams and senior hospital contacts
- Leading, motivating and engaging staff, including conducting team briefings, communicating business updates, and supporting change initiatives
- Assisting with workforce planning, rota management, performance monitoring and absence management
- Supporting quality audits, compliance checks, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Thriving in a fast‑paced healthcare environment, prioritising multiple operational and stakeholder demands
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Who We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a healthcare or clinical services environment (essential)
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience within domestics, cleaning, or facilities services
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills
- A proactive, organised, and people‑focused management style
- Desire to develop further within healthcare facilities management
What We Offer
We invest in our people and reward hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:


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- Contributory pension scheme
- Career development through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Fast access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your family
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- Supermarket discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and others
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets
- Cashback and reward schemes across a wide range of brands
- Free wellness, mindfulness and fitness classes
- The ability to share discounts and offers with friends and family
About Us
Medirest 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.
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