12358 - Regional Safety and Security Officer (RSSO) - North East
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £35,335 i £37,847 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | North East |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Justice |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 12358 |
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Job role: Regional Safety and Security Officer (RSSO)
Grade: HEO
We are running three separate RSSO recruitment campaigns at the same time for different regions, however you can only apply on one campaign. Your application that is submitted first will be taken as the region you wish to apply for and any subsequent applications that you make will not be progressed.
The successful candidate can be based at any HMCTS site in the North East. As part of your role, you will be expected to work at sites across your region, with occasional travel to other locations in the country.
The building sites listed in the advertisement are not exhaustive, you will have the opportunity to discuss and agree your preferred base location within your region with your line manager at onboarding stage.
About us
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and want to make a difference in people’s lives in delivering justice. If you’re interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply.
About the role
The Regional Safety and Security Officer (RSSO) sits within the National Support Unit (NSU), reporting to the Safety and Security Lead. You will be responsible for advising and assisting the Incident and Safety Lead and Delivery Directors on Security, Health and Safety and Fire Safety matters to ensure that Operations complies with HMCTS operational and legislative requirements.
You will provide real-time advice, support and guidance to Senior Operational Managers and their staff to enable compliance with HMCTS’ security and safety policies and requirements.
You will be expected to work flexibly across geographical areas.
Your role as the RSSO encompasses several key aspects (but not limited to):
Advise and support Delivery Directors and Senior Operational Managers on Health and Safety, security, and fire safety matters, identifying risks and issues faced and ensuring compliance with operational and legislative requirements.
Advise, support and where appropriate undertake incident and accident investigations of significant events producing lessons learned and ensure future incidents are mitigated against.
Conduct Fire Risk Assessments, checking compliance with operational and legislative requirements.
Conduct Health and Safety and Security inspections and audits, checking compliance with operational and legislative requirements.
Advise and assist Senior Operational Managers and their staff on security and safety risk assessments and share best practice across the region and wider Operations.
Act as the first “specialist” point of contact on the region for all security and safety matters with managers, staff, judicial office holders and justice partners/stakeholders.
Deliver/facilitate training on security and safety matters, including Fire and Incident Control Training.
Please refer to the attached role profile for a comprehensive overview of the role.
Who are we looking for? (Person Specification)
The ideal candidate for this position should demonstrate:
Essential
Experience or basic knowledge of Health and Safety, Fire Safety or Security policies, strategies, and systems.
Proven ability to conduct thorough investigations and audits, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to operate through ambiguity to plan ahead, proactively identifying and solving problems to improve performance and manage risks.
Experience in operational delivery, managing safety and security incidents at both local or/and regional levels.
Interpersonal, consultative, and negotiating skills including the ability to successfully persuade and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey complex information to diverse audiences.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the following training as part of the role and achieve and maintain their technical competence in:
Specialist Health and Safety qualification, as a minimum NEBOSH General Certificate, and attain membership of relevant professional institute(s) - Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Technical, Graduate or Chartered), Security Institute (member), ‘Institution of Fire Engineers’ (IFE) Institute of Fire Safety Managers’ (IFSM).
Knowledge and understanding of British Standards on Fire Safety (in particular BS 9999 and BS 9997) and the Fire Safety Order 2005
PAS79 Fire Risk Assessor training/accreditation
National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) protective security training
Further details
The successful candidates must obtain Security Check (SC) Clearance.
Due to the nature of the role, a minimum of 30 hours over 5 days would be considered to meet the needs of the business.
Application Process
To apply for this role please submit a Statement of Suitability of no more than 500 words. Your statement of suitability should give us real life examples of how your skills and experience match those needed for this role. Consider addressing particular points in the person specification requirements and key responsibilities. We recommend following the STAR format.
Grade: HEO
We are running three separate RSSO recruitment campaigns at the same time for different regions, however you can only apply on one campaign. Your application that is submitted first will be taken as the region you wish to apply for and any subsequent applications that you make will not be progressed.
The successful candidate can be based at any HMCTS site in the North East. As part of your role, you will be expected to work at sites across your region, with occasional travel to other locations in the country.
The building sites listed in the advertisement are not exhaustive, you will have the opportunity to discuss and agree your preferred base location within your region with your line manager at onboarding stage.
About us
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and want to make a difference in people’s lives in delivering justice. If you’re interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply.
About the role
The Regional Safety and Security Officer (RSSO) sits within the National Support Unit (NSU), reporting to the Safety and Security Lead. You will be responsible for advising and assisting the Incident and Safety Lead and Delivery Directors on Security, Health and Safety and Fire Safety matters to ensure that Operations complies with HMCTS operational and legislative requirements.
You will provide real-time advice, support and guidance to Senior Operational Managers and their staff to enable compliance with HMCTS’ security and safety policies and requirements.
You will be expected to work flexibly across geographical areas.
Your role as the RSSO encompasses several key aspects (but not limited to):
Advise and support Delivery Directors and Senior Operational Managers on Health and Safety, security, and fire safety matters, identifying risks and issues faced and ensuring compliance with operational and legislative requirements.
Advise, support and where appropriate undertake incident and accident investigations of significant events producing lessons learned and ensure future incidents are mitigated against.
Conduct Fire Risk Assessments, checking compliance with operational and legislative requirements.
Conduct Health and Safety and Security inspections and audits, checking compliance with operational and legislative requirements.
Advise and assist Senior Operational Managers and their staff on security and safety risk assessments and share best practice across the region and wider Operations.
Act as the first “specialist” point of contact on the region for all security and safety matters with managers, staff, judicial office holders and justice partners/stakeholders.
Deliver/facilitate training on security and safety matters, including Fire and Incident Control Training.
Please refer to the attached role profile for a comprehensive overview of the role.
Who are we looking for? (Person Specification)
The ideal candidate for this position should demonstrate:
Essential
Experience or basic knowledge of Health and Safety, Fire Safety or Security policies, strategies, and systems.
Proven ability to conduct thorough investigations and audits, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to operate through ambiguity to plan ahead, proactively identifying and solving problems to improve performance and manage risks.
Experience in operational delivery, managing safety and security incidents at both local or/and regional levels.
Interpersonal, consultative, and negotiating skills including the ability to successfully persuade and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey complex information to diverse audiences.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the following training as part of the role and achieve and maintain their technical competence in:
Specialist Health and Safety qualification, as a minimum NEBOSH General Certificate, and attain membership of relevant professional institute(s) - Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Technical, Graduate or Chartered), Security Institute (member), ‘Institution of Fire Engineers’ (IFE) Institute of Fire Safety Managers’ (IFSM).
Knowledge and understanding of British Standards on Fire Safety (in particular BS 9999 and BS 9997) and the Fire Safety Order 2005
PAS79 Fire Risk Assessor training/accreditation
National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) protective security training
Further details
The successful candidates must obtain Security Check (SC) Clearance.
Due to the nature of the role, a minimum of 30 hours over 5 days would be considered to meet the needs of the business.
Application Process
To apply for this role please submit a Statement of Suitability of no more than 500 words. Your statement of suitability should give us real life examples of how your skills and experience match those needed for this role. Consider addressing particular points in the person specification requirements and key responsibilities. We recommend following the STAR format.