Head of Fire, Health & Safety and Security

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised,
motivated and experienced Head of Fire, Health & Safety and Security to
join our Resilience Team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real
difference by supporting the delivery of effective fire, health & safety
and security strategies across all of our sites. Leading a team of Fire, Health
& Safety and Security professionals and external specialists, you will
provide professional leadership and strategic direction to the Trust on all
related fire, health & safety and security matters.

Why Join Us?

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS
Trust, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Serving communities
across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, we provide a diverse range of mental
health, learning disability, community health and specialist services, all
focused on improving lives and delivering outstanding care.

This is an exciting
opportunity to join a forward-thinking NHS Trust. You will play a pivotal leadership role in
shaping and delivering the Trust's safety, compliance and assurance agenda,
influencing strategic decision-making at the highest level and helping to
create safer environments for patients, staff and visitors.

Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this
role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. Employment on a time limited visa doesnt
guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Main duties of the jobThe Head of Fire, Health &
Safety and Security is required to ensure compliance with the various statutory
legislation, deliver training, carry out inspections and audits against the
current fire, health & safety and security practices around the Trust and
legislation that is in place. Ensuring a programme of audit is in place to
provide assurance that organisational fire, health & safety and security
policies are being followed.

We are looking for someone with
the necessary qualifications, knowledge and experience to lead a small team who
are required to ensure compliance with statutory legislation.

The post holder will be an expert in their
field and will provide strategic direction and leadership in the management of
the Trust's statutory Health, Safety, Fire and Security duties to ensure a
healthy environment for all employees, service users, contractors and public.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the Trust's Fire, Health & Safety and
Security strategy to ensure the safety and continuity of care across the
organisation. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you
will be part of a team committed to making a real difference.

You should be self-motivated and
able to work independently and prioritise assigned tasks effectively. You
should also possess strong communication and team working skills.

If you are ready to take on this
exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.

About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.

What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.

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Details Date posted
06 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8bSalary
66,582 to 77,368 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberCJob locations2 Kings Court Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1JR
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

As a senior leader, you will
work alongside executive colleagues and operational teams to drive continuous
improvement, strengthen governance arrangements and ensure compliance with
statutory and regulatory requirements. The role offers the opportunity to make
a tangible impact across a large and varied healthcare estate while leading
highly skilled specialist  return, we…