Head of compliance and safety

Do you want to help ensure pationet safety within the NHS? This is afantastic opportunity to really make a difference. 

We are seeking an experienced Head of Compliance & Safety to lead and oversee the delivery of compliance and safety functions across a hospital setting. This is a strategic leadership role, ensuring that all activities meet statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance frameworks, audits, and policies across all departments.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, environmental standards, and governance processes.
• Oversee risk management, including risk registers, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Provide assurance reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Strategic Asset Services Director.
• Lead ISO accreditation initiatives and maintain high compliance standards.
• Work with regulators, enforcement agencies, and Trust colleagues to ensure effective compliance.
• Provide visible leadership to compliance managers and staff, ensuring efficient resource use and workforce planning.
• Champion equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing across all areas of responsibility.

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Person Specification

Essential:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Health & Safety, Risk, or Compliance Management.
• Professional qualification (e.g., CMIOSH, MIIRSM).
• Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Senior-level experience in compliance and safety management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply governance frameworks and risk management processes.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of NHS compliance standards (HTMs, HBNs, CQC requirements).
• Experience in healthcare or facilities management environments.
• Post-graduate leadership/management qualification.

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Working Conditions

• Office-based with occasional emotional demands during incident investigations.
• Flexible working hours to meet operational needs.
• Participation in senior manager on-call rota.

This is a temporary to permanent position for the successful candidate.