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Risk, Health & Safety Manager
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board View all jobs
Posted 7 day(s) ago
Reference: 2416043
Job summary
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Risk, Health and Safety Manager to join our Corporate Services Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of high-quality risk management systems and processes, and a robust health and safety service for the ICB.
Main duties of the job
As 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.
About us
NHS 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.
We 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.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
D9475-ICB-670b
Job locations
NHS West Yorkshire ICB
Scorex House West
1 Bolton Road
BRADFORD
West Yorkshire
BD1 4AS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of a wider team of governance and risk professionals, you will play a key role in ensuring that the ICB has effective systems, policies and processes in place to manage risk proactively. Working closely with the Head of Governance and Risk and the Director of Corporate Services, you will help embed a strong culture of risk management throughout the organisation while supporting high-quality incident management, legal, claims, and health and safety services.
You will bring a proactive, collaborative approach, strong judgement and the ability to balance strategic oversight with practical delivery. As a supportive line manager, you will be committed to developing colleagues.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of a wider team of governance and risk professionals, you will play a key role in ensuring that the ICB has effective systems, policies and processes in place to manage risk proactively. Working closely with the Head of Governance and Risk and the Director of Corporate Services, you will help embed a strong culture of risk management throughout the organisation while supporting high-quality incident management, legal, claims, and health and safety services.
You will bring a proactive, collaborative approach, strong judgement and the ability to balance strategic oversight with practical delivery. As a supportive line manager, you will be committed to developing colleagues.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
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.
Person Specification
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Address
NHS West Yorkshire ICB
Scorex House West
1 Bolton Road
BRADFORD
West Yorkshire
BD1 4AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Address
NHS West Yorkshire ICB
Scorex House West
1 Bolton Road
BRADFORD
West Yorkshire
BD1 4AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)