Location
102 Petty France, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£35,564 per annum

About the Role
As the Security and Safety Support Officer within HMCTS HQ, National Security and Safety Team, you will provide essential support to the National Safety and Security Audit team. Your role includes offering professional safety and security advice and assurance to senior duty holders across the HMCTS estate, as well as providing secretariat support for high-level safety-related committee meetings. You will have opportunities to develop your knowledge of Health & Safety, Security, and Fire Safety, leading to recognised qualifications and potential membership of professional bodies such as The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the Security Institute, or the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM).

Your responsibilities will include planning, organising, and participating in Crown Premises Fire Safety Inspectorate (CPFSI) pre-meetings, ensuring relevant personnel are prepared for inspections. You will analyse inspection data to identify trends and report findings to Health & Safety and Fire Safety Business Partners. Additionally, you will provide secretariat support for the National Security and Safety Committee and other related forums or working groups.

This role requires consistent accuracy in reporting, often under tight deadlines, and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively. Key duties include overseeing the CPFSI pre-inspection meeting schedule and action plans, supporting committee organisation and minute-taking, producing accurate CPFSI data reports, and assisting in the production of Security and Safety communications in line with HMCTS strategies.

Experience
- Strong ability to manage workloads, coordinate activities, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and present clear insights.
- Experience in a Security and/or Safety assurance environment is desirable.
- Experience supporting governance or high-level committees and stakeholders (secretariat) is desirable.
- Experience contributing to policy, guidance, or communications is advantageous.

About You
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Ability to identify risks and recommend effective solutions.
- Commitment to continued professional development and willingness to develop knowledge of Health & Safety, Security, and relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage change, respond to competing priorities, and adapt quickly to unexpected situations.

Qualifications
- No specific qualifications required; however, there will be opportunities to attain professional qualifications such as IOSH and NEBOSH certificates.
- Willingness to undertake fire safety training and development once in post is essential.