Head of Risk & Compliance

Job summary

Are you looking for a new role and are wanting to make a difference to the local community? Have you got significant experience of working in health and safety, risk or compliance? Then we'd be keen to hear from you! St Leonard's Hospice is recruiting a Head of Risk & Compliance to be the organisational lead to ensure the Hospice meets all its statutory, regulatory and legal obligations by maintaining effective systems of governance, assurance and risk management.

This is a full-time position based on-site, working 37.5 hours per week in office hours, Monday to Friday. The starting salary for this role is 57,861 per annum.

Main duties of the job Reporting into the Director of Finance and Corporate Services and working alongside the Health & Safety Co-ordinator, who you will manage, your main priorities as Head of Risk & Compliance will be to:

Lead on the organisational risk management framework, risk registers and assurance processes

Provide specialist advice on Health & Safety, risk and hazard management

Work alongside key internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards and coordinate the Hospices readiness for inspections

Be the primary contact for insurance brokers and insurers

Maintain the Hospices Business Continuity Plan Our ideal candidates will have:
Significant senior leadership experience in Health & Safety, Risk or Compliance

Experience of successfully managing staff, budgets, contracts and external suppliers

Excellent communication skills including the ability to influence and lead on organisational change

What we can offer you in return:

An opportunity to make a difference

Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 days Attractive pension schemesA supportive and friendly working environment

Extensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices and Blue Light Card discounts

About us Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.

We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.

Details Date posted
26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
57,861 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberHG
1720336

MaiHORCJob locations

St Leonard's Hospice
185 Tadcaster Road York North  YorkshireYO
24 1GL
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities The
postholder will ensure the Hospice meets all statutory, regulatory and legal
obligations, maintaining effective systems of governance, assurance and risk
management. They will act as the organisational lead for Health & Safety,
clinical and non-clinical compliance, ensuring robust oversight of the Hospice
estate, retail premises and business continuity.

Whilst
strengthening the Hospices Health & Safety governance, they will also
ensure compliance with HSE requirements and CQC regulations. Main
duties and responsibilities Professional
1.
Lead and be accountable for the organisational risk
management framework, risk registers and assurance processes. 2.
Develop and maintain the Health & Safety, Risk
Management and Compliance policies. 3.
Chair the Health, Safety and Risk Group and oversee
the implementation of action plans and audit recommendations. 4.
Provide specialist advice on Health & Safety,
risk and hazard management. 5.
Ensure effective audits, inspections, incident
investigations and risk assessments are in place across the Hospice including
areas such as fire, equipment and food.
6.
Act as principal contact with Work Nest and other
regulatory advisers. CQC and Governance
1.
Work alongside Clinical Leaders, the Head of Patient
Safety and Learning and the Registered Manager to ensure compliance with CQC
fundamental standards. 2.
Lead evidence collection and assurance for the Safe
and Well-led domains.
3.
Coordinate organisational readiness for CQC
inspections.
4.
Provide regular compliance and assurance reports to
the Executive Team and Trustees.

Business Continuity and Insurance
1.
Maintain and test the organisational Business
Continuity plan.
2.
Be the primary contact with insurance brokers and
insurers (excl Medical Protection Society) for processing claims, managing
queries, and…