We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
Lead Compliance. Drive Improvement. Shape Healthcare Infrastructure.
Are you an experienced compliance, estates, or risk management leader looking for your next strategic challenge?
We are seeking a Head of EFCD Compliance & Business to provide senior leadership across compliance, governance, business services, property management, service improvement, and digital transformation within a complex healthcare environment.
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.
In this influential role, you'll:
✔ Lead organisational compliance strategy and assurance within UEL
✔ Drive risk management, governance, and statutory compliance programmes
✔ Oversee property, business support, and service improvement functions
✔ Lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams
✔ Influence Board-level decision-making through data, insight, and strategic reporting
✔ Deliver transformational change, including digital and CAFM system development
✔ Ensure safe, effective, and compliant services that support outstanding patient care
We're looking for a proven senior leader with significant experience in compliance, estates, health & safety, risk management, or facilities management within a large, complex organisation. Experience within healthcare or NHS environments is highly desirable, but not essential.
The role is currently an 8C grade with scope for development
If you're passionate about governance, innovation, operational excellence, and making a real impact on healthcare services, we'd love to hear from you.
If you would like a confidential chat in the meantime, drop me a message to arrange a discussion.
Strategic Leadership and Vision
We are seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking leader who can provide strategic direction across compliance, business support, property management, and service improvement functions. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to think beyond operational delivery, translating organisational priorities into clear plans and measurable outcomes. They will be confident operating at a senior level, influencing stakeholders, leading through change, and driving continuous improvement across a complex service environment.
Compliance, Governance and Risk Management
The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in compliance, governance, and risk management within a complex organisation. They will have a strong understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements and be able to provide assurance that risks are effectively identified, managed, and reported. With excellent analytical and decision-making skills, they will be capable of leading investigations, interpreting complex information, and ensuring robust governance arrangements that support safe, compliant, and high-quality services.
People Leadership and Team Development
This role requires an inspirational leader with a proven track record of managing and developing multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will be skilled in creating a positive and high-performing culture, empowering others to achieve their full potential while maintaining accountability and performance. They will demonstrate strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills, enabling them to lead through change and foster effective collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
Service Improvement, Innovation and Delivery
We are looking for someone who has a passion for service improvement and a proven ability to deliver sustainable change. The successful candidate will be able to use data, performance information, and digital solutions to identify opportunities for improvement, enhance efficiency, and strengthen organisational performance. They will bring experience of leading improvement initiatives, implementing new systems and processes, and delivering tangible benefits that support both operational excellence and strategic objectives.
