Healthcare Safety & Compliance Leader (Hybrid)

Seymour John Ltd; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive healthcare organisation is seeking a Head of Safety & Compliance to lead compliance and assurance functions across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in health and safety, compliance frameworks, and risk management. This pivotal leadership role requires a blend of strategic insight and people-centred leadership. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with statutory regulations and enhance safety culture while managing teams and building strong relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in compliance, health and safety, or risk management.
• Skilled in interpreting compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading diverse teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of compliance frameworks across services.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee risk management processes including audits and inspections.
• Provide high-quality assurance reporting to leaders.
• Build relationships with regulators and enforcement agencies.
• Lead ISO accreditation initiatives.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Health and safety expertise

Risk management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Strategic insight

Education

Professionally qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., CMIOSH, MIIRSM)

Job description

A progressive healthcare organisation is seeking a Head of Safety & Compliance to lead compliance and assurance functions across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in health and safety, compliance frameworks, and risk management. This pivotal leadership role requires a blend of strategic insight and people-centred leadership. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with statutory regulations and enhance safety culture while managing teams and building strong relationships with stakeholders.