Head of compliance and safety

Gap Personnel; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance & Safety to oversee compliance and safety functions across a hospital setting. This strategic leadership role requires strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree and professional qualifications in compliance management. Responsibilities include developing compliance frameworks, managing risks, and ensuring regulatory adherence, contributing significantly to a culture of safety and improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance frameworks, audits, and policies across all departments.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and environmental standards.
• Oversee risk management, including audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Provide assurance reporting to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead ISO accreditation initiatives and maintain compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Risk management

Education

Master’s degree in Health & Safety, Risk, or Compliance Management

Professional qualification (e.g., CMIOSH, MIIRSM)

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.