Head of Compliance and Safety

1 day ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) Full time


Head of Compliance and Safety


Gloucestershire (Cheltenham & Gloucester Hospitals)

Closing Date: 12
th
January 2026


Interview Date:
TBC (expected week commencing 26
th
January 2026)

Salary:
Starting at £65,821 per annum,
negotiable depending on experience

Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is seeking an experienced
Head of Compliance and Safety
to provide senior leadership for compliance, assurance, and risk across our hospital-based services in Cheltenham and Gloucester.

GMS is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT
), delivering essential non-clinical services that directly support patient care. While we work closely with the Trust,
this role is employed by GMS and is NOT subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

This is a
high-profile leadership role
offering real influence over safety culture, governance, and compliance within a complex and regulated healthcare environment.


The Role

You will:

  • Set the
    strategic direction
    for compliance, assurance, and risk management across GMS
  • Ensure services meet
    statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations
  • Lead audits, inspections, investigations, and risk mitigation activity
  • Provide
    expert advice and assurance
    to the Senior Leadership Team
  • Represent GMS with
    external regulators, auditors, and partner organisations
  • Lead, develop, and support a
    high-performing compliance and safety team


About You

You will bring:

  • Senior-level experience
    in compliance, health & safety, risk, or assurance
  • The ability to operate confidently at
    senior leadership / board-facing level
  • A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Professional membership
    such as CMIOSH, MIIRSM or similar
  • Experience in healthcare, NHS, estates, facilities management, or other
    highly regulated environments
    (desirable)


Why Join Gloucestershire Managed Services?

At GMS, we play a vital role in enabling safe, effective patient care by delivering reliable, compliant, and well-governed support services.

As a GMS employee, you will benefit from a
competitive employment package
, offering flexibility and development alongside meaningful NHS impact.

Benefits include:

Competitive salary & pension (10% total contribution)

Generous annual leave plus a paid volunteering day

Flexible benefits and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Sick pay following probation


Interested?

If you'd like to find out more, we can arrange an informal conversation or direct any queries to the appropriate senior colleague

Contact: Penny Bickerstaff

Apply now and help shape compliance and safety across vital hospital services

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