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Risk, Health & Safety Manager

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

BRADFORD, BD1 4ASView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

23 October 2026

4 days left

Job description

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Risk, Health and Safety Manager to join our Corporate Serv...

a key member of the Governance and Risk Team, you will:

Lead the development and maintenance of the Board

Assurance Framework and Corporate Risk Register.

Support directors and senior managers to identify, assess

and manage strategic and operational risks.

Coordinate and provide expert advice on risk management,

governance and assurance matters.

Manage the ICB's corporate incident reporting and

investigation processes.

Oversee claims management and liaison with NHS

Resolution.

Act as the organisation's competent person for health and

safety, providing expert guidance on legislative compliance.

Develop and deliver training programmes on risk

management, health and safety, fire safety and incident reporting.

Produce high-quality reports and assurance papers for

senior leadership teams, committees and the Board.

West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and

reducing inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and

is part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes

organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary,

community and social enterprise organisations.

are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values

diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values

and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives

and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that

delivers patient outcomes.

Experience

Essential: - Extensive knowledge of risk management.; - Knowledge of relevant legislation.; - An understanding of the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Desirable

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build strong relationships within and beyond the ICB.
  • Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development and management training.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent or significant experience of working in a similar role at senior level.
  • Post-registration/graduate diploma level or equivalent training and in-depth experience in relevant function, or working towards (Professionally qualified or undertaking professional development).
  • Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) qualification or working towards the qualification.
  • Significant prior experience of working in a related field.
  • Experience of working effectively with highly confidential and sensitive information.
  • Experience of leading and managing a team.
  • Experience of meeting strict deadlines, working under pressure and dealing with conflicting priorities.

Desirable

  • National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) qualification or working towards the qualification (desirable with a view to completing this qualification in the future).
  • NHS experience
  • Experience of working with risk management software.

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Highly resilient with the ability to cope under pressure.
  • Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and ensure a customer focused response.
  • Credible, trustworthy, and able to inspire confidence in others.
  • Able to work both independently where required and as a team and corporate player.
  • Able to work across several sites in West Yorkshire.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

9 October 2026

Last checked

13 October 2026

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About the employer

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NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

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