Regional Safety and Security Officer (RSSO) - North East

Regional Safety and Security Officer (RSSO) – North East

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General Information
Salary £35,335 – £37,847
Working Pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Part‑time/Job Share, Flexible Working
Vacancy Approach: External
Location: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle‑upon‑Tyne, Sunderland – North East Region
Closing Date: 15‑Dec‑2025
Post Type: Permanent, Civil Service, Grade HEO
Number of jobs available: 1
Reserve List: 12 Months
Job ID: 12358

Job Description

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 to one campaign. Your first submitted application will be taken as the region you wish to apply for; any subsequent applications 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 the 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, helping 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 by 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.
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• 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.

Person Specification

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 and/or 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.

Required

• 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.
• PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessor training/accreditation.
• National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) protective security training.

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.

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 preliminary sift on the lead behaviour, Making Effective Decisions. Candidates who pass the preliminary sift will then progress to a full sift with the Statement of Suitability also being assessed.

Your application must be factually accurate. You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application are truthful and factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

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.

Benefits

We reward our people for their hard work and commitment. We have a number of family friendly and flexible working policies 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.

Eligibility

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 are 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 live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements in 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.

Reserve List

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.

Contact Information

MoJ – If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday‑Friday 8 am‑6 pm) or email. Please quote the job reference 12358.
HMPPS – If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday‑Friday 8 am‑6 pm) or email. Please quote the job reference.

Job Description Attachment – v.2Role Profile – Regional Safety and Security Officer.docx (Download attachment)

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Security Guards and Patrol Services

Nationality Requirements

UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, nationals of the Commonwealth who have the right to work in the UK, nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, Turkish nationals and certain family members of Turkish nationals who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service.