EFCD Compliance Manager

UHS Estates Limited; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facilities management firm based in Southampton is seeking a Compliance Manager. You will manage compliance for health and safety, fire safety, and risk management. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH Diploma and experience in team management and compliance management. This role is vital in shaping safe working environments across the Trust, with robust support and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous NHS pension scheme

NHS terms of service and annual leave

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fire and health & safety regulations.
• Experience in developing and overseeing training programmes.
• Excellent communication and influencing ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead on compliance across health and safety, fire, and asbestos regulations.
• Chair the EFCD H&S Committee and liaise with the Trust H&S Service.
• Manage the EFCD risk assessment programme and compliance data reporting.

Skills

Compliance management

Policy development

Incident investigation

Leadership

Fire and health safety legislation knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Masters (or level 7) qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Limited (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.

Please note this vacancy is currently open only to current employees of the following organisations:

• Hampshire Hospital NHS FT
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust
• Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust
• South Central Ambulance Service
• University Hospital Southampton
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT

Main duties of the job

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL).

Are you an experienced compliance professional with a passion for health and safety, fire safety, and risk management? We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Compliance Manager to join our Estates, Facilities and Capital Development (EFCD) team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on safety, compliance, and patient experience, while shaping safe working environments across the Trust.

You’ll receive full training, opportunities for development, and be part of a team that keeps the hospital running safely every single day.

About us

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.

Employee Benefits

• Generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS terms of service and annual leave
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it’s a great place to live and work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this vital role, you will:

Lead on compliance across health and safety, fire, and asbestos regulations. Act as the Trust’s Fire Safety Manager (HTM 05-01), chairing the Fire Committee and ensuring robust fire safety practices. Chair the EFCD H&S Committee and liaise closely with the Trust H&S Service team on all UEL EFCD health and safety matters. Manage the EFCD risk assessment programme, incident reporting system, and compliance data reporting. Provide expert guidance to staff and leaders at every level, influencing safe working practices across the Trust. Lead and develop the specialist risk, fire and asbestos team, ensuring effective training and professional growth.

Qualifications

We are seeking someone with:

• A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and strong knowledge of fire and health & safety legislation.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Skills in compliance management, policy development, and incident investigation.
• Excellent communication and influencing ability to engage colleagues and stakeholders.

Person Specification

Essential

• Masters (or level 7) qualification or equivalent experience
• NEBOSH diploma or equivalent
• Experience of managing a team
• Experience in compliance management
• Sound knowledge of Fire and Health & Safety regulations
• Experience of risk assessments and incident investigation
• Development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Experience in developing and overseeing training programmes

Desirable

• Qualification in root cause analysis
• Project management qualification
• NHS experience
• Membership of a professional organisation
• Fire Safety Manager HTM 05-01

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Employer details

Employer name

UHS Estates Limited

Address

Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD

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