Head of Risk & Compliance

Job summaryAre you looking for a new role and are wanting to make a difference to the local community? Have you got significant experience of working in health and safety, risk or compliance? Then we'd be keen to hear from you! St Leonard's Hospice is recruiting a Head of Risk & Compliance to be the organisational lead to ensure the Hospice meets all its statutory, regulatory and legal obligations by maintaining effective systems of governance, assurance and risk management.This is a full-time position based on-site, working 37.5 hours per week in office hours, Monday to Friday. The starting salary for this role is 57,861 per annum.Main duties of the jobReporting into the Director of Finance and Corporate Services and working alongside the Health & Safety Co-ordinator, who you will manage, your main priorities as Head of Risk & Compliance will be to:Lead on the organisational risk management framework, risk registers and assurance processesProvide specialist advice on Health & Safety, risk and hazard managementWork alongside key internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards and coordinate the Hospices readiness for inspectionsBe the primary contact for insurance brokers and insurersMaintain the Hospices Business Continuity PlanOur ideal candidates will have: Significant senior leadership experience in Health & Safety, Risk or ComplianceExperience of successfully managing staff, budgets, contracts and external suppliersExcellent communication skills including the ability to influence and lead on organisational changeWhat we can offer you in return:An opportunity to make a differenceGenerous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 daysAttractive pension schemesA supportive and friendly working environmentExtensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices and Blue Light Card discountsAbout usOur mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
57,861 a year

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberHG1720336MaiHORCJob locationsSt Leonard's Hospice185 Tadcaster RoadYorkNorth YorkshireYO24 1GLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe
postholder will ensure the Hospice meets all statutory, regulatory and legal
obligations, maintaining effective systems of governance, assurance and risk
management. They will act as the organisational lead for Health & Safety,
clinical and non-clinical compliance, ensuring robust oversight of the Hospice
estate, retail premises and business continuity.Whilst
strengthening the Hospices Health & Safety governance, they will also
ensure compliance with HSE requirements and CQC regulations. Main
duties and responsibilitiesProfessional1.
Lead and be accountable for the organisational risk
management framework, risk registers and assurance processes. 2.
Develop and maintain the Health & Safety, Risk
Management and Compliance policies. 3.
Chair the Health, Safety and Risk Group and oversee
the implementation of action plans and audit recommendations. 4.
Provide specialist advice on Health & Safety,
risk and hazard management. 5.
Ensure effective audits, inspections, incident
investigations and risk assessments are in place across the Hospice including
areas such as fire, equipment and food.6.
Act as principal contact with WorkNest and other
regulatory advisers. CQC and Governance1.
Work alongside Clinical Leaders, the Head of Patient
Safety and Learning and the Registered Manager to ensure compliance with CQC
fundamental standards. 2.
Lead evidence collection and assurance for the Safe
and Well-led domains.3.
Coordinate organisational readiness for CQC
inspections.4.
Provide regular compliance and assurance reports to
the Executive Team and Trustees.Business Continuity and Insurance1.
Maintain and test the organisational Business
Continuity plan.2.
Be the primary contact with insurance brokers and
insurers (excl Medical Protection Society) for processing claims, managing
queries, and leading on Insurance Inspections. Support the Director of Finance
& Corporate Services to fulfil policy renewal requirements.3.
Manage health and safety budgets. 4.
Provide quarterly reports to the Executive Team,
Governance Committee and Board of Trustees. Managerial1.
Line manage the Health & Safety Coordinator. 2.
Promote a positive culture of safety, learning and
continuous improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe
postholder will ensure the Hospice meets all statutory, regulatory and legal
obligations, maintaining effective systems of governance, assurance and risk
management. They will act as the organisational lead for Health & Safety,
clinical and non-clinical compliance, ensuring robust oversight of the Hospice
estate, retail premises and business continuity.Whilst
strengthening the Hospices Health & Safety governance, they will also
ensure compliance with HSE requirements and CQC regulations. Main
duties and responsibilitiesProfessional1.
Lead and be accountable for the organisational risk
management framework, risk registers and assurance processes. 2.
Develop and maintain the Health & Safety, Risk
Management and Compliance policies. 3.
Chair the Health, Safety and Risk Group and oversee
the implementation of action plans and audit recommendations. 4.
Provide specialist advice on Health & Safety,
risk and hazard management. 5.
Ensure effective audits, inspections, incident
investigations and risk assessments are in place across the Hospice including
areas such as fire, equipment and food.6.
Act as principal contact with WorkNest and other
regulatory advisers. CQC and Governance1.
Work alongside Clinical Leaders, the Head of Patient
Safety and Learning and the Registered Manager to ensure compliance with CQC
fundamental standards. 2.
Lead evidence collection and assurance for the Safe
and Well-led domains.3.
Coordinate organisational readiness for CQC
inspections.4.
Provide regular compliance and assurance reports to
the Executive Team and Trustees.Business Continuity and Insurance1.
Maintain and test the organisational Business
Continuity plan.2.
Be the primary contact with insurance brokers and
insurers (excl Medical Protection Society) for processing claims, managing
queries, and leading on Insurance Inspections. Support the Director of Finance
& Corporate Services to fulfil policy renewal requirements.3.
Manage health and safety budgets. 4.
Provide quarterly reports to the Executive Team,
Governance Committee and Board of Trustees. Managerial1.
Line manage the Health & Safety Coordinator. 2.
Promote a positive culture of safety, learning and
continuous improvement.Person Specification

IT

EssentialAdvanced IT skillsKnowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Qualifications

EssentialDegree level qualification or equivalent experienceNEBOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety qualificationRisk Management qualification or equivalent experienceDesirableFacilities Management qualificationChartered Membership of IOSH or working towards Chartered status

Personal

EssentialResilient and able to manage competing priorities in a complex environmentTeam playerDecisiveFlexible to the changing needs of the post

Experience

EssentialSignificant senior leadership experience in Health & Safety, Risk, Compliance including:Experience of governance, assurance and risk management frameworks including developing and implementing organisational Health & Safety and risk management frameworksExperience of leading regulatory compliance programmes and organisational assurance processesExperience of managing and investigating incidents, risks and compliance concernsExperience of managing staff, budgets, contracts and external suppliersExperience of preparing reports and presenting information to senior colleaguesExtensive knowledge of Health & Safety regulations Understanding of business continuity and emergency planning arrangementsExcellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility to lead organisational change and continuous improvementEffective planning, organisational and project management skillsDesirableExperience of working within a healthcare, hospice or other regulated environmentExperience of healthcare estates compliance and sustainability programmesKnowledge of CQC regulations and inspection requirementsKnowledge of healthcare estate standards including HTMs and HBNsKnowledge of NHS and Hospice governance structuresKnowledge of environmental and sustainability legislation

Other

EssentialBe prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activitiesCurrent driving licence & access to own vehicle for work purposes

Communication

EssentialExcellent communication and influencing skillsAbility to interpret legislation and translate requirements into operational practiceExcellent presentation skillsAbility to influence, negotiate and build productive working relationships at all levels
Person Specification

IT

EssentialAdvanced IT skillsKnowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Qualifications

EssentialDegree level qualification or equivalent experienceNEBOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety qualificationRisk Management qualification or equivalent experienceDesirableFacilities Management qualificationChartered Membership of IOSH or working towards Chartered status

Personal

EssentialResilient and able to manage competing priorities in a complex environmentTeam playerDecisiveFlexible to the changing needs of the post

Experience

EssentialSignificant senior leadership experience in Health & Safety, Risk, Compliance including:Experience of governance, assurance and risk management frameworks including developing and implementing organisational Health & Safety and risk management frameworksExperience of leading regulatory compliance programmes and organisational assurance processesExperience of managing and investigating incidents, risks and compliance concernsExperience of managing staff, budgets, contracts and external suppliersExperience of preparing reports and presenting information to senior colleaguesExtensive knowledge of Health & Safety regulations Understanding of business continuity and emergency planning arrangementsExcellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility to lead organisational change and continuous improvementEffective planning, organisational and project management skillsDesirableExperience of working within a healthcare, hospice or other regulated environmentExperience of healthcare estates compliance and sustainability programmesKnowledge of CQC regulations and inspection requirementsKnowledge of healthcare estate standards including HTMs and HBNsKnowledge of NHS and Hospice governance structuresKnowledge of environmental and sustainability legislation

Other

EssentialBe prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activitiesCurrent driving licence & access to own vehicle for work purposes

Communication

EssentialExcellent communication and influencing skillsAbility to interpret legislation and translate requirements into operational practiceExcellent presentation skillsAbility to influence, negotiate and build productive working relationships at all levelsEmployer detailsEmployer nameSt Leonard's HospiceAddressSt Leonard's Hospice185 Tadcaster RoadYorkNorth YorkshireYO24 1GLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSt Leonard's HospiceAddressSt Leonard's Hospice185 Tadcaster RoadYorkNorth YorkshireYO24 1GLUnited KingdomEmployer's website