Job DescriptionJob Title: Catering and Cleaning Site ManagerLocation: Ferryfield House, 100 Pilton Drive, Edinburgh, EH5 2HFUp to £35,000 Yearly Salary20 Days Holiday per year plus Bank Holidays37.5 Hours a Week / Monday to Friday ( some flexibility will be needed as site is operational 7 days a week)Free Parking, Sodexo DiscountsJob IntroductionWe are seeking an experienced professional to lead the day-to-day operational management of our contracted services, ensuring efficient delivery in line with contractual and statutory requirements. Sodexo provides a full range of facilities services at this small community hospital, which consists of two wards and operates with a dedicated team working 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Services include catering—providing patient feeding with three meals per day—domestic cleaning, linen and laundry, and waste management. The post holder will oversee all soft services at theFerryfield Housesite and contribute to ongoing service development.Key competencies required:Relationship Management:Builds strong, collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams.Resilience:Maintains focus and adapts effectively when priorities change.Impact and Influence:Communicates clearly and inspires commitment at all levels.Analysis and Decision-Making:Identifies root causes and delivers effective solutions.Planning and Organisation:Consistently meets deadlines, manages budgets, and delivers high-quality outcomes.What You'll Do:Develop and maintain strong working relationships across the site.Provide day-to-day management of staff, including oversight of the operational budget and proactive resolution of any issues or disputes.Ensure all services, Catering and Domestic are delivered to the required standard through effective operational management.Manage the workforce in line with company and client policies, including handling employee relations matters.Lead administrative functions, including recruitment, talent succession planning, purchasing, month-end processes, and payroll activities.Maintain a thorough understanding of current health and safety regulations and ensure full compliance across the site.Oversee training requirements, ensuring staff are up to date with legislative changes and best practice.What You Bring:Essential RequirementsProven experience in a management role within Soft FM ideally the Catering industry.Adaptable, flexible, and resilient, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.Strong people management skills, including recruitment, training, performance management, and handling disciplinary and grievance processes.Strong numerical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.Sound management knowledge of health & safety and food safety requirements.Confident decision-maker with the ability to work independently.Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining standards.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, develop opportunities, and implement innovative solutions.Food safety qualification equivalent to CIEH Level 3.IOSHDesirablePrevious experience working within a healthcare environment.What we offer:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement PlanA Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationFull training and full protective uniform supplied.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Career progression for the caring profession.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.About SodexoAt 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.Clickhereto read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.