Laboratory Risk, Health & Safety Manager - Hybrid
Biomedical Science - Hospital based
£65,000 per annum + Excellent benefits
Hybrid working option
Location: London
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Are you an experienced risk and health & safety professional looking for your next challenge in a high-performing clinical environment?
Would you like to join one of the UK’s leading independent healthcare organisations and help shape the future of safety and governance across a large, multi-site laboratory division?
If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Compass Recruitment Solutions are working on a confidential basis with a leading private healthcare provider to support their search for a Laboratories Risk and Health & Safety Manager. This is a key senior role within a growing, modern laboratory network that supports acute hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic services nationwide.
You’ll join a well-established governance team with a strong track record in quality assurance, where your expertise will directly contribute to improving patient and staff safety, embedding risk management processes, and ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
What You’ll Need:
Strong background in Risk, Health & Safety, or governance within healthcare or laboratories
NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (essential)
Knowledge of ISO15190 and ISO22367
Awareness of ISO15189 and CQC framework
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
HCPC registration and Biomedical Scientist by background (desirable)
Knowledge within microbiology (desirable)
Hospital background within labs
What You’ll Be Doing:
Acting as Deputy to the Head of Governance across the laboratory network
Leading on health and safety, clinical risk, and incident management functions
Ensuring compliance with ISO15190, ISO22367, CQC standards and broader healthcare legislation
Supporting governance reporting, board updates, and the development of assurance frameworks
Coordinating responses to serious incidents and leading on root cause analysis
Delivering internal training and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Managing and maintaining risk registers and audit processes
Working closely with senior stakeholders to develop a positive risk culture
What’s on Offer:
Hybrid working opportunity
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell additional leave
Private medical insurance
Enhanced pension contributions
Life assurance and critical illness cover
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
Discounts with major retailers and access to wellbeing support
Full access to in-house and external training and development programmes
Location:
This role is based in Central London and is commutable from surrounding areas via major transport links.
Interested?
To find out more or apply, contact Tom Fitch on 02393 874295 or 07919 008757, or email your CV to tfitch@compassltd.co.uk
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.