Head of Risk & Compliance

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

St Leonard's Hospice in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Risk & Compliance to lead the organisational risk framework, health and safety advice, business continuity and CQC readiness. The role reports to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services and includes line management of the Health & Safety Co-ordinator.

The post requires senior health and safety, risk or compliance experience and NEBOSH or equivalent qualification, with a full-time, on-site basis across the hospice estate and

Qualifications

• Senior health and safety, risk or compliance experience
• Experience developing governance, assurance and risk management frameworks
• Experience leading regulatory compliance programmes and investigations

Responsibilities

• Lead organisational risk management framework, risk registers and assurance processes
• Develop and maintain Health & Safety, Risk Management and Compliance policies
• Chair Health, Safety and Risk Group and oversee action plans and audit recommendations
• Provide specialist advice on Health & Safety, risk and hazard management
• Ensure audits, inspections and risk assessments are in place including fire, equipment and food
• Act as principal contact with WorkNest and other regulatory advisers
• Coordinate readiness for CQC inspections and lead evidence collection for Safe and Well-led domains
• Provide compliance reports to the Executive Team, Governance Committee and Trustees
• Maintain and test the organisational Business Continuity plan
• Line manage Health & Safety Co-ordinator and manage budgets

Skills

Risk management

Health & safety

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Degree-level qualification

NEBOSH or equivalent

Risk management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St Leonard's Hospice is recruiting a Head of Risk & Compliance, reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services and line managing the Health & Safety Co-ordinator. The postholder leads the risk framework, health and safety advice, business continuity, insurance liaison and CQC inspection readiness. The post is full-time and on-site, covering the hospice estate and retail premises. Senior health and safety, risk or compliance experience and a NEBOSH or equivalent qualification are required.

What the job involves

• Lead and be accountable for the organisational risk management framework, risk registers and assurance processes
• Develop and maintain Health & Safety, Risk Management and Compliance policies
• Chair the Health, Safety and Risk Group and oversee action plans and audit recommendations
• Provide specialist advice on Health & Safety, risk and hazard management
• Ensure audits, inspections, incident investigations and risk assessments are in place, including fire, equipment and food
• Act as principal contact with WorkNest and other regulatory advisers
• Work with Clinical Leaders, the Head of Patient Safety and Learning and the Registered Manager to ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards, and lead evidence collection for the Safe and Well-led domains
• Coordinate organisational readiness for CQC inspections
• Provide compliance and assurance reports to the Executive Team, Governance Committee and Trustees, including quarterly reports
• Maintain and test the organisational Business Continuity plan
• Act as primary contact with insurance brokers and insurers (excluding Medical Protection Society) for claims, queries and insurance inspections, supporting policy renewals
• Line manage the Health & Safety Co-ordinator, manage health and safety budgets and promote a positive culture of safety

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Risk management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience in Health & Safety, risk or compliance
• Developing governance, assurance and risk management frameworks, and leading regulatory compliance programmesManaging and investigating incidents, risks and compliance concerns
• Managing staff, budgets, contracts and external suppliers
• Understanding of business continuity and emergency planning

Skills & knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and translating legislation into practice
• Advanced IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills, including reporting to senior colleagues
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Leading organisational change and continuous improvement, with planning and project management

Checks & eligibility

• Current driving licence and access to own vehicle for work

Other

• Resilient, able to manage competing priorities, decisive, team player and flexible
• Willingness to assist with Hospice fundraising activities

Nice to have

• Facilities management qualification
• Chartered membership of IOSH or working towards Chartered status
• Experience of working within a healthcare, hospice or other regulated environment
• Experience of healthcare estates compliance and sustainability programmes
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection requirements
• Knowledge of healthcare estate standards, including HTMs and HBNs
• Knowledge of NHS and hospice governance structures
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability legislation

What’s offered

• Annual leave of up to 41 days
• Attractive pension schemes
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices
• Blue Light Card discounts
• An opportunity to make a difference