Portering Manager
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 208496 |
Summary
Portering Manager - Kings College Hospital
- Up to £55,000 DOE
- 40 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7 to suit business needs
We\\'re currently recruiting a Portering Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.
Portering Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go above and beyond.
Portering Manager will have:
- Experience of leading and managing a portering team in a healthcare environment
- Experience in ensuring promoting and ensuring compliance to H&S requirements
- Excellent communication and people management skills
- Strong financial acumen
- Organised and considered approach to problem solving
- Self motivated and able to adapt to a changing environment
- I.T. literate
Job Role Specification
- To have a knowledge of the portering services in hospitals and the operational challenges and opportunities faced on a daily basis
- To have excellent communication skills in order to liaise with a broad range of people
- To possess excellent management skills in order to organise and deliver a consistently high standard service
- To possess excellent leadership skills in order to inspire confidence and represent Company values
- To demonstrate sound judgement and critical decision making
- To continually strive for simple, efficient ways of working
- To be able to develop and implement innovative solutions and remove barriers to change
- To have a good understanding of H&S, particularly in a healthcare setting
- To be commercially aware and take ownership for the financial performance of the service
We ensure you\\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\\'s, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!