Role Overview

This is a role which will be key to the Trust’s role as leader and influencer in South East London and to achieving Essentia’s strategic ambitions. The role is highly autonomous and ultimately accountable for interpretations of legal and national housekeeping policies and interpreting this into a deliverable strategy and operational practice that ensures GSTT sites are compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the housekeeping strategy
• Provide expert advice and deliver an operational service
• Lead a team of nearly 700 staff in the provision of housekeeping specialists
• Establish and deliver operational performance (financial and non-financial) targets against agreed service standards, including compliance with Financial & Procurement Regulations

Leadership Standards

• Demonstrate compassionate, inclusive and values-led leadership, role modelling integrity, accountability and collaboration in all decision-making and professional interactions.
• Lead through clear objectives, coaching, feedback and development of others, supporting high performance and inclusive career progression across the team.
• Use data, audit, incidents, complaints, feedback and lived experience to inform improvement priorities, reduce inequity and strengthen service assurance.