1611 - Regional Fire Safety and Security Officer (North West)

The Regional Fire Safety and Security Officer (RFSSO) 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 RFSSO 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 audits and security 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),
• Specialist Health and Safety qualification and membership of relevant professional institute(s) - Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Technical, Graduate or Chartered), Security Institute (member), Institute of Fire Engineers and Fire Safety Managers
• Knowledge and understanding of British Standards on Fire Safety (in particular BS999) and the Fire Safety Order 2005
• PAS79 fire risk assessor training/accreditation
• Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) protective security training
Further details The successful candidates must obtain BPSS with a view to applying for Security Check (SC) Clearance once in post. Due to the nature of the role, a minimum of 32 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 setting out evidence and examples of how you meet the person specification of the role. 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) 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.


• Experience or basic knowledge of Health and Safety 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.
  
  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.