Audit & Compliance Manager

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Bhopal; Hybrid; INR 7,104,000 - 9,687,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee is seeking a professional lead for fire risk management and estates-related statutory compliance. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Facilities & Capital Projects, you will shape safety strategies across our estate.

You will lead Fire Risk Assessments, SCART audits, and inspections, provide expert advice on fire safety legislation and building regulations, and develop action plans to improve safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (minimum IOSH).
• Experience as Fire Risk Assessor or in fire safety/estates.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety and estates compliance systems across the estate.
• Provide expert advice on fire safety legislation and building regulations.
• Develop prioritised action plans to improve safety and compliance.
• Produce clear reports to support assurance and risk management.
• Collaborate with regulators and enforcing authorities to meet statutory duties.
• Support investigations and contribute to organisational learning.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Communication

Education

IOSH qualification

Tools

SCART

EAMS

Fire Risk Tools

Job description

About Us

NHS Golden Jubilee is a national institution with a unique mission: to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care while supporting Scotland's health service through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About Us

NHS Golden Jubilee is a national institution with a unique mission: to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care while supporting Scotland's health service through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a major national resource, we combine a modern elective hospital, world-leading heart and lung services, and a growing expansion programme - all underpinned by a commitment to excellence in safety, quality, and experience for patients, visitors, and staff. Our Facilities & Capital Projects team plays a critical role in ensuring our estate meets the highest standards of statutory compliance, resilience, and sustainability. Joining us means joining a forward-thinking, supportive organisation that empowers its people to drive meaningful improvement and positive change.

About The Role

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Facilities & Capital Projects, you will be the organisation’s professional lead for fire risk management and estates-related statutory compliance. This is a highly influential position, shaping how NHS Golden Jubilee maintains safe, compliant, and future-proof environments across a complex and evolving estate.

You Will

• Lead and coordinate robust fire safety and statutory compliance systems, including Fire Risk Assessments, SCART audits, and estates safety inspections.
• Provide expert technical advice at both strategic and operational levels on fire safety legislation, building regulations, and estates compliance.
• Develop and deliver prioritised action plans that support continuous improvement across Facilities & Capital Projects.
• Produce clear, detailed reports to support assurance, decision‑making, and risk management.
• Work closely with internal teams, external regulators, and enforcing authorities to ensure we meet - and exceed - statutory duties.
• Support incident investigations and contribute to organisational learning and preventative measures.
• Play an influential role in new build and refurbishment projects by ensuring compliance is embedded from concept to completion.

Your expertise will directly influence staff safety, patient wellbeing, and the continued resilience and growth of NHS Golden Jubilee’s estate. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our environments are safe, compliant, and future-ready - making a real difference every single day

About You

You will bring strong professional credibility, excellent technical knowledge, and the ability to influence at all levels. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing operational demands with long‑term strategic priorities.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has

• A relevant Health & Safety qualification (minimum IOSH).
• Competency as a Fire Risk Assessor.
• Experience working within fire safety, estates, or building maintenance departments.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, regulations, and Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (including fire code).
• Experience in multi‑agency or multi‑site environments.
• Confidence in using key systems such as SCART, EAMS, and Fire Risk Management tools.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and report‑writing skills.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands, motivate others, and drive compliance culture forward.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.