Electrical Compliance Manager

Main area

Estates & Facilities

Grade

Band 8a

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On Call - 1 in 5)

Job ref

271-SP-8094777-A

Site

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Town

London

Salary

£66,274 - £73,496 per annum inclusive

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

26/10/2026 23:59

Interview date

02/11/2026

Job overview

The role the Electrical Engineering Compliance Manager is to work with the wider Estates Maintenance team on the Trusts Electrical system and to support the Principal Electrical Engineer with the broader electrical strategy for the Trust. This role will require to be the Authorised Person and cover the Authorised Person duties in electrical services and comply with all legal requirements with responsibility for providing assurance to the Trust board that these meets the statutory compliance requirements, overseeing safe management, maintenance, operation and reactive response for engineering systems.

To aid the Principle Electrical Engineer to deliver planned and reactive Electrical services and programmes of work across the GOSH estate with specific responsibility for ensuring compliance of contractors is in place, supervising their presence and work, giving guidance and direction as appropriate. They are also the primary Authorised Person for LV sitewide and will be the responsible person for the Generator Testing Programme which is a fundamental requirement for ensuring the safety of the site. This position also requires serving as a deputy for the Principle Electrical Engineer when needed.

This position is part of the Estates on call rota, which carries a level of autonomous decision making, with the ability to know when and who to escalate matters; there will also be the requirement for out of hours working.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for procuring works to manage Electrical activities, producing reports for Board level reporting requirements and keeping records to ensure and evidence compliance. They will with others and strategically develop any service-related plans and procedures across the trust in line with safe systems of work and HTM & regulatory/mandatory standards. Ensuring all policies and standing operating procedures are in date, disseminated and up to date with current and/or changings in legislation and any changes in the HTM is a core function of this role, along with ensuring that all data contained on the CAFM system relevant to Electrical compliance is complete, accurate and in line with HTM/SFG20 requirements.

They are responsible for working with a wide range of staff members across the organisation, employing a wide range of communication and negotiation skills and techniques, to enable access to clinically operational areas of the site.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks.

Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care. Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity. Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• Degree, HND, Foundation Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
• Specialist Authorised Person (AP) qualification in Low Voltage (LV) and/or High Voltage (HV) systems
• Management or leadership qualification, or demonstrable evidence of management and leadership training
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to healthcare engineering and compliance management.

Desirable criteria

• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IHEEM, IET, IEE, CIBSE, or IMechE.
• Additional specialist training relating to healthcare engineering, compliance, risk management, or project management

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience in a senior electrical engineering or estates role within a complex operational environment.
• Significant experience undertaking and managing risk assessments, compliance audits, and remedial action plans.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality engineering services and achieving measurable operational improvements.
• Experience planning, organising, and delivering planned maintenance, minor works, and backlog capital projects whilst maintaining patient safety and service continuity
• Strong project management experience, including contractor management and performance monitoring.
• Specialist knowledge of electrical systems, infrastructure, and compliance requirements within healthcare environments
• In-depth understanding of statutory regulations, health and safety legislation, HTMs, BS7671, and healthcare engineering standards.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, safe systems of work, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with senior managers, clinical stakeholders, contractors, and external organisations.
• Experience procuring, managing, and monitoring contracts to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money.
• Demonstrable experience leading service improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.

Desirable criteria

• Experience delivering multiple concurrent projects within a live healthcare environment.
• Experience managing staff performance, conduct, and development.
• Knowledge of L8, ACOP S, and wider healthcare compliance requirements
• Experience supporting strategic engineering and business continuity programmes.

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering and compliance management
• Ability to analyse complex problems, identify risks, and implement practical solutions
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and CAFM/compliance management systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, work plans, and engineering documentation.
• Strong incident response and decision-making skills, with the ability to remain calm during emergencies and operational pressures.
• Ability to challenge existing practices constructively and drive continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of associated mechanical and building services systems.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and contractor management skills.
• Ability to maintain a patient-focused approach whilst ensuring statutory compliance and operational resilience

Desirable criteria

• Experience presenting performance data and compliance reports at senior management or board level.
• Knowledge of asset management systems, SFG20 requirements, and healthcare compliance reporting frameworks

Please be advised that:

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

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 .

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.