Regional Safety and Security Officer

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 also give evidence of no more than 250 words of the behaviour (Level 3) "Making Effective Decisions". Please ensure you cover both 'what' you do but also 'how' you do it. (i.e., the effective skills, knowledge & experience needed to undertake the role) In the event of a high number of applications, the panel may perform a pre-liminary sift on the lead behaviour, Making Effective Decisions, candidate who pass the pre-liminary sift will then progress to a full sift where the Statement of Suitability will also be assessed. Your application must factually accurate - You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Interview If successful at sift you will be invited to a Civil Service Success Profiles interview which will include assessment of the following behaviours (Level 3).

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
Strengths will also be assessed however these are not shared in advance. About our benefits We reward our people for their hard work and commitment. We have a number of family friendly and flexible working polices that will help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition, we offer a range of employee benefits which include generous annual leave, a highly competitive contributory pension scheme, childcare benefits, season ticket and bicycle loans. Skilled Worker Sponsorship From 22 July 2025, the Government increased the salary threshold and skills level for Skilled Worker visas. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship in accordance with the current immigration rules if you looking to apply for a Skilled Worker Visa for the first time. The Department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously since before 22 July 2025. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place. If you are applying for this role and you do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship (or the transitional provisions), you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom. The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here. Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going. Additional Information Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised role: all successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) - See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity). For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location's respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended). Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer. All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet. Flexible working hours The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ's Flexible Working policy., A sift based on the lead behaviour, Making Effective Decisions, may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, your application will be progressed to a full sift, where all behaviours will then be considered. Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit 250 Making Effective Decisions Experience We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods Statement of Suitability Statement of Suitability Guidance for the Statement of Suitability Your Statement of Suitability should be no more than 500 words and 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. You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Evidence of Experience Statement of SuitabilityInterview stage assessments Interview Dates Earliest to Interview - W/C 10th August (subject to change) Behaviours Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Strengths Strengths will be assessed but these are not shared in advance. To learn more about Strengths and how they are assessed please click here. Level of security checks required DBS Basic Security Clearance (SC)

· 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.

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., The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. A Great Place to Work for Veterans The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces. For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service. There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. Pension The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities. Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Support
• A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
• For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
• To Transformative Business Services (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk);
• To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk);
• To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)
As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.