Head of operations Work, Jobs in Thaxted, Ess (with Salaries)

Head Of Food Operations
Medirest —Trumpington
- £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Food service
- Organisational skills
Head of Operations
Siemens Healthineers —Sudbury
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Head of Finance
Abbey Sales and Lettings Ltd —Bury St. Edmunds
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
Quick apply
10d
Estimator/Surveyor
Murphy's Building Services Ltd (MBS.uk) —Great Dunmow
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Project management
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Quick apply
3d
Head Chef
Care UK —Saffron Walden
- £41,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Kitchen experience
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Head of Engineering
Emcor —Waltham Cross
- £78,500 a year
- Full-time
- Mechanical knowledge
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Branch Liaison Administrator
Fortus UK —Letchworth
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
Quick apply
8d
Office Administrator
Jackson Fire & Security —Cambridge
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Management
- IT
- Annual leave
Quick apply
2h
Maintenance Administrator - Part Time
Potters Resorts - Five Lakes —Maldon
- £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Head of Procurement
Teledyne Technologies Inc. —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
General Manager
Camp Beaumont —Chelmsford
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Assistant General Manager
TeamSport —Harlow
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Management
Executive Head Chef
Stoke by Nayland Resort —Stoke by Nayland
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
4d
General Manager - Patient Support Centre
Spire Healthcare —Brentwood
- Full-time
- Management
8d
Head of Engineering Functions
Marshall Land Systems Ltd —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Mechanical knowledge
First Contact Navigator
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) —Colchester
- £24,496 - £26,845 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Data entry
- Phone etiquette
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Head of Finance - VetSpeed
IVC —Royston
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
14d
Head Chef
The Three Hills Bartlow Ltd —Bartlow
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Profit sharing
Quick apply
Head of Marketing
Qkine —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Sales
- Marketing
Quick apply
VP of Finance
Abselion —Cambridge
- £90,000 - £110,000 a year
- ERP systems
- In-person

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Head Of Food Operations

Medirest -
Trumpington

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Job details

Full-time
£65,000 a year

Qualifications

Operations management
Profit & loss
Continuous improvement
Food service
Organisational skills
Food safety
Leadership
Financial acumen
Communication skills

Full job description

Head of Food Operations

Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge

Full-time | Senior Leadership Role

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Food Services to lead and elevate food operations within our soft FM contract at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive excellence in service delivery, innovation, compliance, and customer experience across a large-scale healthcare environment. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, delivering commercial performance, and creating a high-performing, engaged team culture.

About the Contract

Our Addenbrooke’s Hospital contract is a flagship healthcare operation, delivering a wide range of services including cleaning, portering, patient feeding, and retail.

Serving a major teaching hospital with a large and diverse patient population, this is a complex, fast-paced and rewarding environment where high standards and innovation are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Develop and deliver the food service strategy in line with business and client objectives
Drive innovation across food delivery, sustainability, and customer experience
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all food services

Operational Excellence

Oversee day-to-day food operations, ensuring high standards in quality, hygiene, and safety
Monitor KPIs and SLAs, driving performance and minimising deductions
Ensure compliance with HACCP, Food Safety Act, and all relevant legislation
Maintain brand standards and contractual obligations

Leadership & People

Lead, coach, and develop a team of managers to create a high-performance culture
Drive engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion across the workforce
Ensure effective performance management and succession planning
Promote a customer-first mindset across patient, visitor, and retail services

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the senior point of contact for all food services
Build strong, collaborative relationships with the client
Deliver an exceptional customer experience aligned to client values
Lead service improvement initiatives to enhance satisfaction and retention

Financial & Commercial

Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to ensure profitability
Identify growth opportunities and operational efficiencies
Understand and manage contract risks and commercial obligations

Health & Safety

Champion a zero-harm culture and safe systems of work
Ensure all teams are trained, equipped, and supported to work safely

Sustainability & Innovation

Lead sustainable practices including waste reduction and responsible sourcing
Stay ahead of industry trends and introduce innovative solutions

About You

We’re looking for a confident and inspiring leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key Experience & Skills

Minimum 3+ years in operational management, including 1+ year in food service leadership
Proven experience managing large, diverse teams and developing managers
Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L responsibility
Deep understanding of food safety, compliance, and service standards
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Passion for food, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver results

Leadership Attributes

Curious – Innovative, solution-focused, and forward-thinking
Confident – Sets clear standards, develops others, and delivers results
Courageous – Leads with integrity, challenges constructively, and drives positive change

Why Join Us?

Be part of a flagship healthcare contract with real impact
Lead a large and diverse team in a meaningful environment
Shape the future of food services in a major NHS hospital
Opportunities for career growth and development

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