UHS Estates Limited

EFCD Compliance Manager

The closing date is 20 November 2025

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Limited (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.

Please note this vacancy is currently open only to current employees of the following organisations:

  • Hampshire Hospital NHS FT
  • Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
  • Isle of Wight NHS Trust
  • Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust
  • South Central Ambulance Service
  • University Hospital Southampton
  • Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT

Main duties of the job

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL).

Are you an experienced compliance professional with a passion for health and safety, fire safety, and risk management? We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Compliance Manager to join our Estates, Facilities and Capital Development (EFCD) team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on safety, compliance, and patient experience, while shaping safe working environments across the Trust.

You'll receive full training, opportunities for development, and be part of a team that keeps the hospital running safely every single day.

About us

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.

Employee Benefits:
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • NHS terms of service and annual leave
  • Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year pa or pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-UEL031125

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

In this vital role, you will:

Lead on compliance across health and safety, fire, and asbestos regulations. Act as the Trust's Fire Safety Manager (HTM 05-01), chairing the Fire Committee and ensuring robust fire safety practices. Chair the EFCD H&S Committee and liaise closely with the Trust H&S Service team on all UEL EFCD health and safety matters Manage the EFCD risk assessment programme, incident reporting system, and compliance data reporting. Provide expert guidance to staff and leaders at every level, influencing safe working practices across the Trust. Lead and develop the specialist risk, fire and asbestos team, ensuring effective training and professional growth.

We are seeking someone with:

A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and strong knowledge of fire and health & safety legislation. Proven leadership and team management experience. Skills in compliance management, policy development, and incident investigation. Excellent communication and influencing ability to engage colleagues and stakeholders.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this vital role, you will:

Lead on compliance across health and safety, fire, and asbestos regulations. Act as the Trust's Fire Safety Manager (HTM 05-01), chairing the Fire Committee and ensuring robust fire safety practices. Chair the EFCD H&S Committee and liaise closely with the Trust H&S Service team on all UEL EFCD health and safety matters Manage the EFCD risk assessment programme, incident reporting system, and compliance data reporting. Provide expert guidance to staff and leaders at every level, influencing safe working practices across the Trust. Lead and develop the specialist risk, fire and asbestos team, ensuring effective training and professional growth.

We are seeking someone with:

A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and strong knowledge of fire and health & safety legislation. Proven leadership and team management experience. Skills in compliance management, policy development, and incident investigation. Excellent communication and influencing ability to engage colleagues and stakeholders.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Masters (or level 7) qualification or equivalent experience
  • NEBOSH diploma or equivalent
  • Experience of managing a team
  • Experience in compliance management
  • Sound knowledge of Fire and Health & Safety regulations
  • Experience of risk assessments and incident investigation
  • Development and implementation of policies and procedures
  • Experience in developing and overseeing training programmes

Desirable

  • Qualification in root cause analysis
  • Project management qualification
  • NHS experience
  • Membership of a professional organisation
  • Fire Safety Manager HTM 05-01
Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Masters (or level 7) qualification or equivalent experience
  • NEBOSH diploma or equivalent
  • Experience of managing a team
  • Experience in compliance management
  • Sound knowledge of Fire and Health & Safety regulations
  • Experience of risk assessments and incident investigation
  • Development and implementation of policies and procedures
  • Experience in developing and overseeing training programmes

Desirable

  • Qualification in root cause analysis
  • Project management qualification
  • NHS experience
  • Membership of a professional organisation
  • Fire Safety Manager HTM 05-01

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

UHS Estates Limited

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UHS Estates Limited

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of UEL EFCD Compliance and Business

Alison Edmundson

Alison.edmundson@uel.uhs.nhs.uk

07919606567

Details

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year pa or pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-UEL031125

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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