Hospital Laboratory Risk Manager (Biomedical Science) - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare organization in London seeks a Laboratory Risk Manager to enhance safety governance across its multi-site laboratory division. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 along with excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and generous leave options. The ideal candidate will have a solid risk management background, NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications, and experience in hospital labs.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance and critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Strong background in Risk Management is essential.
• Knowledge of ISO15190 and ISO22367 is required.
• Familiarity with microbiology and hospital lab environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading health and safety, clinical risk, and incident management functions.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO and CQC standards.
• Coordinating responses to serious incidents.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Description

Laboratory Risk Manager - Hybrid

Biomedical Science - Hospital based

£65,000 per annum + Excellent benefits

Hybrid working option

Location: London

Are you an experienced risk and health & safety professional looking for your next challenge in a high-performing clinical environment?

Would you like to join one of the UK’s leading independent healthcare organisations and help shape the future of safety and governance across a large, multi-site laboratory division?

If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Compass Recruitment Solutions are working on a confidential basis with a leading private healthcare provider to support their search for a Laboratories Risk and Health & Safety Manager. This is a key senior role within a growing, modern laboratory network that supports acute hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic services nationwide.

You’ll join a well-established governance team with a strong track record in quality assurance, where your expertise will directly contribute to improving patient and staff safety, embedding risk management processes, and ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong background in Risk Management background - Due to demand, we are not accepting Quality Manager applications
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (essential)
• Knowledge of ISO15190 and ISO22367
• Awareness of ISO15189 and CQC framework
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• HCPC registration and Biomedical Scientist by background (desirable)
• Knowledge within microbiology (desirable)
• Hospital background within labs

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Acting as Deputy to the Head of Governance across the laboratory network
• Leading on health and safety, clinical risk, and incident management functions
• Ensuring compliance with ISO15190, ISO22367, CQC standards and broader healthcare legislation
• Supporting governance reporting, board updates, and the development of assurance frameworks
• Coordinating responses to serious incidents and leading on root cause analysis
• Delivering internal training and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing and maintaining risk registers and audit processes
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to develop a positive risk culture

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working opportunity
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Discounts with major retailers and access to wellbeing support
• Full access to in-house and external training and development programmes

Location:

This role is based in Central London and is commutable from surrounding areas via major transport links.

Interested?

To find out more or apply, contact Tom Fitch on 02393 874295 or 07919 008757, or email your CV to [e-mail]