Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Hotel Services Manager

The closing date is 17 September 2025

Job summary

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

  • Cornwall Foundation Trust
  • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Hotel Services Manager. We are looking for two experienced professionals to join our facilities team.

As a Deputy Hotel Services Manager you will provide support to the Hotel Services Specialist across the Trust in both Hospital and Community Settings providing expert knowledge and guidance for Waste, Cleaning, Catering, Linen and Portering Services.

You will need to be both adaptable and flexible with experience of leading teams in delivering efficient and effective Hotel Services and Waste Services. Ensuring compliance with legislation and ensuring services meet set quality standards which satisfy both internal and external assurance requirements.

The role is a permanent, full-time role. Flexible and agile working are offered but the successful candidate will need to attend sites as the role demands it.Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.

Main duties of the job

To manage and develop cost effective waste and administrative services across Cornwall Partnership Trust and provide value for money and excellence in service provision.

To provide professional and proactive waste services and Hotel Services advice across the Cornwall Partnership Trust, encompassing compliance guidance both within a hospital environment and in a community setting

Manage staff and budgets across the waste services and Hotel services

To be involved and leaddelivery of waste management and Hotel Services changes, ensuring compliance with legislation and national guidance managing any changes through training, setting standards, monitoring compliance and reporting on assurance across the Cornwall Partnership Trust.

Coordinate performance data and information relating to types and volumes of waste produced across sites and organisations.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

201-25-670

Job locations

Latham Park

Par

PL24 2HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Educated to diploma or equivalent in suitable discipline (willingness to complete additional relevant training)
  • Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification (willingness to work towards advanced.)
  • IOSH Managing safely
  • Experience of contract management across large sector
  • Practical experience in the production of procedures and policies
  • IT literate and competency with all MS Office applications

Desirable

  • NHS waste Managers training
  • Prince 2 Project Management - Practitioner Level
  • Extensive knowledge of environmental standards including Waste Legislation and Food Standards
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of NHS Cleaning Standards

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Ability to lead a team
  • Excellent communication skills (Written, verbal and presentational across a variety of audience)
  • Effective communication skills able to produce high quality reports, presentations and develop complex but logical procedural documentation from analysed and interpreted information

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Thorough knowledge of Statutory and Mandatory requirements and ability to interpret and apply them
  • Experience in implementing or applying procurement processes, contract/contractor performance management and understanding the need for its governance controls and how to achieve 'value for money'.
  • Ability to present and train other's in general service duties
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Educated to diploma or equivalent in suitable discipline (willingness to complete additional relevant training)
  • Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification (willingness to work towards advanced.)
  • IOSH Managing safely
  • Experience of contract management across large sector
  • Practical experience in the production of procedures and policies
  • IT literate and competency with all MS Office applications

Desirable

  • NHS waste Managers training
  • Prince 2 Project Management - Practitioner Level
  • Extensive knowledge of environmental standards including Waste Legislation and Food Standards
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of NHS Cleaning Standards

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Ability to lead a team
  • Excellent communication skills (Written, verbal and presentational across a variety of audience)
  • Effective communication skills able to produce high quality reports, presentations and develop complex but logical procedural documentation from analysed and interpreted information

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Thorough knowledge of Statutory and Mandatory requirements and ability to interpret and apply them
  • Experience in implementing or applying procurement processes, contract/contractor performance management and understanding the need for its governance controls and how to achieve 'value for money'.
  • Ability to present and train other's in general service duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Latham Park

Par

PL24 2HY


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Latham Park

Par

PL24 2HY


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hotel Services Specialist

Bobbie Phillips

bobbie.phillips1@nhs.net

07768706209

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

201-25-670

Job locations

Latham Park

Par

PL24 2HY


Supporting documents

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