Head of Information and Governance
Closing date: 04 June 2026.
York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We provide estates, facilities and medical engineering services essential to delivering safe, high‑quality patient care across the Trust's hospitals and community sites. As a subsidiary organisation, we combine the values, purpose and scale of the NHS with the operational focus, responsiveness and flexibility needed to deliver reliable services and major transformation.
The Head of Information and Governance leads YTHFM's approach to information management, governance, risk and compliance, ensuring high‑quality data, clear accountability and robust assurance. This role supports senior decision‑making and underpins safe, effective operational delivery. You will act as the focal point for governance, information returns and compliance systems, and provide senior corporate governance support to the Managing Director and Management Group.
Main duties of the job
You will:
* Lead YTHFM's information and governance functions, including risk management and compliance
* Oversee national reporting and data returns, ensuring accuracy and credibility
* Manage corporate governance requirements, committee processes and statutory obligations
* Lead the development and maintenance of quality management and compliance systems
* Provide clear, reliable information to support executive decision‑making
* Lead and develop a specialist, multidisciplinary team
You will bring strong experience in information governance, assurance and compliance within a complex organisation. You are analytically strong, highly organised and able to translate complex information into clear insight. You influence with credibility, operate with discretion and are confident advising senior leaders on risk, governance and assurance.
As a senior leader within York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management, the post holder will be required to work across all Trust sites to support effective leadership, delivery and assurance.
Values
York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management is part of a values‑led organisation. Our values of kindness, openness and excellence guide how we work together, how we lead and how we serve patients and communities. We welcome applications from everyone and endeavour to build a diverse workforce.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)
* A variety of paid and unpaid leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
* Demonstrable experience of having led the delivery of NHSE information collections and returns.
* Demonstrable experience of managing Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems.
* Excellent knowledge of risk management systems.
* Experience of implementing and managing ISO quality management systems.
* Ability to develop and build effective relationships, negotiate and influence staff at all levels of seniority, including engagement in difficult decisions.
* Experience of supporting the development and implementation of strategic plans and large‑scale cross‑organisation initiatives.
* Experience of leading on discrete projects that deliver tactical and operational efficiencies.
* Extensive experience of preparing and presenting complex information, written and verbal to a range of audiences.
* Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development, proactively seeking out new learning opportunities.
* Experience of leading and managing committees & forums.
* Experience in writing business cases.
* Leadership experience, including the delivery of team objectives, team and individual appraisal, recruitment, managing attendance and disciplinary issues.
* Experience as a Senior Manager in an acute or community setting or alternative context with demonstrable relevance with regards to information and governance.
Qualifications and Training
* Master's degree in an Engineering or Facilities Management related subject, or further specialist professional knowledge acquired through formal CPD training which provides or is equivalent to a Masters‑level qualification.
* Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development.
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in an Estates and Facilities Management role within a complex organisation.
* Chartered professional registration / accreditation in relevant discipline.
* Other relevant management and professional qualifications.
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.
Employer name
York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)
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