Head of Compliance and Safety

Gloucestershire Managed Services; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare support service provider in Gloucester is seeking a Head of Compliance and Safety to lead compliance, risk, and assurance functions across hospitals. This strategic leadership role focuses on meeting statutory obligations, promoting patient safety, and ensuring regulatory adherence. The ideal candidate has senior-level experience in compliance and health & safety, alongside strong leadership skills and a relevant master's degree.

Benefits

Competitive salary & pension (10% total contribution)

Generous annual leave + paid volunteering day

Career development opportunities

Staff wellbeing & flexible benefits

Sick pay after probation

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in compliance, health & safety, or risk management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Healthcare, NHS, or facilities management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead GMS-wide compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including health & safety standards.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

CMIOSH, MIIRSM or similar qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you a senior compliance or health & safety leader ready to shape the future of essential NHS support services? Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Compliance and Safety to lead our compliance, risk, and assurance functions across Cheltenham and Gloucester hospitals. In this high-profile leadership role, you'll ensure all GMS services meet their statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead GMS-wide compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including health & safety and environmental standards.
• Oversee audits, inspections, incident investigations, and risk management.
• Provide expert advice and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Represent GMS with external regulators and agencies.
• Lead and support a high-performing compliance team.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in compliance, H&S, or risk management.
• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• CMIOSH, MIIRSM or similar professional qualification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Healthcare, NHS, or facilities management experience desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & pension (10% total contribution).
• Generous annual leave + paid volunteering day.
• Career development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing & flexible benefits.
• Sick pay after probation.