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Head of Fire, Health & Safety and Security

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Worcester, WR5 1JRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

26 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

This is a senior leadership opportunity with responsibility for providing strategic leadership and direction across the Trust's Fire Safety, Health & ...

The 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 teamworking skills.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

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 Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Qualifications

Essential

  • For further information or a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact:
  • George Hutcherson Insight Executive Group
  • 07939 366497 george.hutcherson@insightexecutive.co.uk

Experience

Essential

  • For further information or a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact:
  • George Hutcherson Insight Executive Group
  • 07939 366497 george.hutcherson@insightexecutive.co.uk

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

6 October 2026

Last checked

8 October 2026

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About the employer

HAW
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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