Group Deputy Head of Health & Safety, Fire and Security
The closing date is 11 June 2026
The post holder will assist the Group Associate Director of Health & Safety, Fire and Security to support the Group Director of Estates, Facilities and Development (EFD) in managing the risks and developing the estates and facilities services, to ensure that all services meet statutory NHS targets and guidance as required by Humber Health Partnership (HHP) and its partners.
The post holder will also deputise for the Group Associate Director of Safety & Statutory Compliance Health & Safety, Fire and Security on all associated compliance issues for the Directorate of EFD and Trust-wide (where appropriate) including:
* Health and Safety
* Fire Management
* Security services
* HTM & HBN Compliance
* E&F Statutory & Mandatory Compliance
* E&F Compliance Reporting
* Systems management
* KPIs and benchmarking
Main duties of the job
* Analyse and make judgements in relation to highly complex information arising from several sources to enable findings and judgements to be triangulated and reported, including recommendations where required.
* Development and implementation of audit programmes to assist with the monitoring of compliance and key performance indicators, reporting to relevant managers and specialist governance groups within the directorate.
* Assist the Group Associate Director of Health & Safety, Fire and Security on the development of the department's strategy including workforce structure, succession planning and ongoing development of those staff within the department.
* Assist the Group Associate Director Health & Safety, Fire and Security with the implementation of policies within the team and Directorate and also with the development of policies and strategies in relation to statutory compliance trust-wide.
* Provide line management for staff and managers within the Health & Safety, Fire and Security team.
* Provide Safety and Fire Safety management and advice function to the Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Degree level in Estates, Engineering, Health & Safety, Fire Safety or Security Management or equivalent experience.
* Minimum of 5 years’ proven managerial experience in developing/implementing a health & safety strategy across a complex organisation; operating at a senior level within a risk management role.
* Level 7 management qualification or working towards.
Occupational Experience and Abilities
* Management experience within Estates & Facilities Compliance Governance, experience within an acute NHS Trust or similar complex organisation.
* Experience of leading on the full range of Governance, Health & Safety issues.
* Evidence of budgetary responsibilities.
* Understanding of risk assessment principles and practices, methods and techniques.
* Lead Auditor Qualification and experience of ISO auditing.
* Experience of presenting evidence to court both civil and criminal proceedings and preservation of evidence.
* Proven management skills and experience to control and promote teamwork amongst multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Advanced IT skills in relation to use of information systems, spreadsheets, Visio etc. Knowledge of accredited systems such as ISO 9002:2015; ISO 45001:2018.
* Good knowledge of estates and facilities information systems and standards such as HTM/HBNs.
* Ability to implement new technology systems including project management and training of users. Knowledge of systems such as PAM and ERIC including data returns etc.
* Knowledge and experience of translating statutory requirements and monitoring of such processes.
* Knowledge of Model Health (formerly Model Hospital).
Personal Qualities
* Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of core trust values and be able to articulate in practice. Fully conversant with statutory requirements and NHS Guidance, codes of practice and regulatory authorities.
* Ability to work with minimal guidance and monitoring and on own initiative in a demand‑driven service.
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
* Understanding the Foundation Trust concept and corporate social responsibility.
* Experience of lean techniques and working practices to achieve effective and efficient ways of working.
* Good communication skills and experience of developing working partnerships to deal with complex issues and resolve potential challenges.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Pay
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata
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