Salary: 50,000 – 55,000 Per Annum (DOE)Shift hours: Full Time
General Manager South Bristol Community Hospital
Location: BristolSalary: 50,000 55,000 per annum + benefitsHours: Monday to FridaySector: Medirest | Compass Group UK&IClearance: DBS (Enhanced)
Lead with Purpose. Deliver with Excellence.
Were a business that puts people and performance at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow across the UK healthcare sector, were looking for a commercially driven and experienced General Manager to take the lead at South Bristol Community Hospital, overseeing a Soft FM contract.
This is your opportunity to play a key leadership role in one of Bristols most respected community healthcare environments, managing a talented on-site team and delivering first-class services that make a real difference every day.
What Youll Be Doing
As General Manager, youll oversee the full Soft Facilities Management (FM) service including cleaning, catering, portering, security, car park, and retail operations. Youll be responsible for ensuring seamless service delivery, operational excellence, and financial performance across a busy hospital environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Operational Leadership: Drive performance across all soft FM services, maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.
Commercial Management: Manage budgets and forecasts, optimise costs, and identify opportunities to increase revenue and efficiency.
Contract Compliance: Ensure all services meet contractual SLAs and KPIs, working collaboratively with NHS partners and key stakeholders.
People Leadership: Lead and develop a diverse team of 60 colleagues, including 3 direct reports
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, positive relationships with hospital management, clients, and suppliers.
Continuous Improvement: Champion innovation, sustainability, and a culture of accountability and excellence.
About You
Youre a confident, commercially minded leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to deliver results. Youll bring:
Proven Soft FM management experience (ideally within healthcare or similar sectors)
Strong financial acumen and P&L accountability
Experience in managing large teams and multiple service lines
A proactive, self-starting attitude and the ability to work independently
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Why Join Us?
At Compass Group UK&I, we make sure our people are supported, rewarded, and empowered to succeed.
Heres what we offer: Competitive salary up to 55,000 Comprehensive pension scheme Access to digital GP and health benefitsCareer Pathways and learning programmes for growth Exclusive discounts withTUI, Expedia, Tesco, Sainsburys, and more Up to 44% off cinema tickets Free access to wellness and mindfulness sessions A culture built on inclusion, respect, and belonging
About Compass Group & Medirest
Were proud to partner with the NHS to deliver exceptional support services across the UK. Diversity, inclusion, and opportunity are at the core of who we are. We believe in empowering every colleague to be their best and thrive because diversity is our strength.
Next Steps
If youre a motivated leader ready to make an impact in healthcare FM, wed love to hear from you.Apply today and bring your expertise to a team thats shaping the future of hospital facilities management.
Reference: compass/TP/2201129/219757Location: Bristol…