Head of Health & Safety

Acorns Children''s Hospice are looking for a Head of Health and Safety to lead, develop, and implement a robust Health and Safety (HandS) strategy across the organisation.About the Role

At Acorns Children’s Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands from our three hospices. Each hospice has specially decorated bedrooms, therapy rooms, a hydrotherapy room and dining facilities. We also have a network of charity shops across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire, which help to provide the funding that we need to provide this care.As Head of HandS, you will:Develop and deliver the organisation-wide Health and Safety strategy aligned with Acorns objectivesEnsure the organisation meets statutory and regulatory requirements, including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, CQC Fundamental Standards (as a healthcare charity), Healthcare-specific HandS guidance, and ISO 45001 standards where applicableCreate, review, and update HandS policies, procedures, and management systems to maintain compliance and best practiceProvide expert advice and guidance to Trustees, Executive Directors, and Senior Leadership TeamSupport managers to complete safety audits, investigations, and root cause analysis for incidents, accidents, and near-missesDevelop and maintain emergency plans, including fire safety, evacuation, pandemic response, and incident escalationParticipate in an on-call rota, being on call 1 in 7 weeksAbout You

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (NCRQ, NVQ Level 6, degree in Safety and Health).Extensive experience in a senior HandS leadership role, ideally within healthcare or a regulated environmentStrong knowledge of UK HandS legislation, risk management, and governance frameworksExperience in developing and implementing organisational HandS strategiesWhat We Offer

£50,000 to £60000 per annum plus car allowance (additional £3,192 per annum)37.5 hours per weekBased at your nearest Acorns Hospice (Walsall, Birmingham or Worcester), with travel across the regionEmployee discounts from leading retailersEmployee gym discount schemeBike-to-Work schemeGenerous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension schemeNHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance schemeYou need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.ukFind out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £50,000.00-£63,192.00 per yearWork Location: In ..... full job details .....