Head of Health, Safety & Fire Management Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 plus bonus Location: Primarily on-site (Surrey/Hampshire) Contract: Permanent About the Role We're working with an independent healthcare provider who partner with the NHS to drive innovation and performance improvements. They are a truly exciting organisation with a values driven culture and shared mission to improve performance and standards of care for patients. We are seeking an exceptional Head of Health, Safety & Fire Management to provide strategic and operational leadership across NHS clients and their community hospital sites. This is a pivotal appointment for our, created to re-establish strong, visible leadership following a prolonged period without a permanent Head of H&S. The Opportunity This is more than a compliance role. It is an opportunity to: Rebuild and shape the Trust’s H&S and Fire leadership capability Develop and coach a small but committed team Strengthen contractor oversight and stakeholder relationships Embed a mature, strategic H&S culture across clinical and non-clinical environments Lead the route to ISO 14001 accreditation Manage and maintain ISO 9001 within Estates Potentially expand the remit to support partner trusts in the future Deliver training, audits and inspections Sponsor projects addressing non-compliance risks Manage complex relationships with outsourced hard and soft FM contractors Work diplomatically with Trust stakeholders across clinical and corporate services Build collaborative partnerships with healthcare partners and community sites You will chair the Trust-wide Health & Safety Committee and act as the senior competent person for Health & Safety and Fire, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and NHS standards. Key Responsibilities What We’re Looking For We are looking for a confident, credible leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. Experience & Expertise Significant experience of H&S leadership in healthcare At least 5 years of experience working in the NHS. Other healthcare providers also considered. Extensive knowledge of health, safety, fire and environmental legislation Demonstrable experience producing Board-level reports and policies Proven track record managing risk, audits and compliance programmes Experience working with external regulators (HSE, Local Authority) Experience sponsoring projects to address non-compliance Strong understanding of environmental and governance challenges within estates functions Essential Qualifications & Professional Standing Degree educated or equivalent experience NEBOSH Diploma (including Fire-related elements) Chartered Membership of IOSH (or equivalent professional body) Strong knowledge of UK Fire Safety legislation and HTM 05 Substantial senior management experience within health & safety Experience within an acute hospital environment Highly Desirable Experience leading an organisation through ISO 14001 accreditation ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (or equivalent) HTM Fire Risk Assessor training Why Join? If you are looking to join a dynamic company with ambitious growth plans over the next ten years, look no further. This is a pivotal rewarding and challenging role in our client's partnership, and you will have the opportunity to shape your career within an organisation where talent is recognised and where they will empower you to learn and develop. This is a rare opportunity to rebuild and shape a critical function at senior level. You will have the autonomy, visibility and strategic influence to embed a modern, proactive health, safety and fire culture - while still maintaining hands-on oversight within a small, committed team. If you are a credible senior H&S leader ready to step into a highly visible, organisation-wide role and make a lasting impact, we would welcome your application.