Domestic Services Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1113012/152898
- Location: Ipswich
- Job type: Full Time
- Salary: £40,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 02 February 2026
About the role
Domestic Services Manager
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
- 40 Hours per week
- £40,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Parking permit for discounted parking on site.
- Location is Ipswich Hospital
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Please take the time to read the attached job description
Job Introduction
Make a Difference Every Day
Join a role where your work truly matters. As Domestic Services Manager with Sodexo at Ipswich Hospital, you’ll lead in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that directly impacts the health and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors. Your leadership will help prevent the spread of infection and contribute to a high standard of care. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You’ll Do
The post holder will be responsible for our Domestic Service at Ipswich Hospital. The post holder will require the following areas of performance indicators:
- Relationship Management - Is highly effective at building and maintaining win-win business partner relationships internally and with clients.
- Resilience - Sustains momentum when faced with challenges. Balances competing demands and responds well to changed priorities.
- Impact and Influence - Communicates effectively and inspires people at all levels. Gains the commitment of others to drive towards and achieve a high engagement and performance culture.
- Analysis and Decision Making - Incisive and strong willed in focusing on achieving business goals. Able to analyse the cause of a problem and identify solutions.
- Planning and Organisation - Consistently completes deliverables within deadline, within budget, and beyond expected quality, even under adverse conditions.
- Continuous Improvement - Seeks to continuously improve outputs for the benefit of the business. Constantly raises the standard and quality of work, benchmarking against best practice.Identify opportunities to further develop the portfolio of services, ensuring delivery within agreed Health and Care parameters
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in operational or facilities management, ideally within cleaning/domestic services or a similar environment.
Strong analytical skills with experience in workforce planning, rota design, or labour modelling.
Confident using Excel and workforce planning tools; experience with e-rostering systems is a plus.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
BICSc CPSS, NVQ
Health & Safety management experience
Business management
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a healthcare cleaning team.
Minimum 2 years management experience of a diverse workforce in service environment
Be part of a team that puts people first—and feel proud of the difference you make every day.
What we offer
Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
- Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
- Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
- Retirement savings plan and life insurance
- Full training and protective uniform provided.
- Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
- Competitive pay
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Ipswich, United Kingdom, IP4 5PD
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