Job overview
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 that are 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:
1. Lead YTHFM’s information and governance functions, including risk management and compliance
2. Oversee national reporting and data returns, ensuring accuracy and credibility
3. Manage corporate governance requirements, committee processes and statutory obligations
4. Lead the development and maintenance of quality management and compliance systems
5. Provide clear, reliable information to support executive decision‑making
6. 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.
York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management is proud to be part of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 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 are looking for leaders who role‑model these values through inclusive leadership, professional integrity, collaboration and a clear commitment to high standards.
Working for our organisation
To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
· 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) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
· 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
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.
art of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
7. Demonstrable experience of having led the delivery of NHSE information collections and returns.
8. Demonstrable experience of managing Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems
9. Excellent knowledge of risk management systems.
10. Experience of implementing and management of ISO quality management systems.
11. Ability to develop and build effective relationships, negotiate and influence staff at all levels of seniority, including engagement in difficult decisions.
12. Experience of supporting the development and implementation of strategic plans and large-scale cross-organisation initiatives.
13. Experience of leading on discrete projects that deliver tactical and operational efficiencies.
14. Extensive experience of preparing and presenting complex information, written and verbal to a range of audiences.
15. Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development, proactively seeking out new learning opportunities.
16. Experience of leading and managing committees & forums
17. Experience in writing business cases.
18. Leadership experience, including the delivery of team objectives, team and individual appraisal, recruitment, managing attendance and disciplinary issues
Desirable criteria
19. 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
Essential criteria
20. 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.
21. Demonstrable commitment to continuing profession al development.
22. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Estates and Facilities Management role within a complex organisation.
Desirable criteria
23. Chartered professional registration / accreditation in relevant discipline.
24. Other relevant management and professional qualifications.
25. Training in Service Improvement techniques.