You will also manage Security Officers across several force locations and the HQ Reception team, ensuring that all services are delivered efficiently, professionally, and in a cost‑effective manner.
Please note: Staff currently in the internal redeployment pool will be considered first. This vacancy may be withdrawn without notice.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Health & Safety Security Manager to lead and oversee all Health & Safety matters across our corporate estate. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring organisational compliance with Health & Safety legislation, shaping departmental policy, and acting as the organisation’s subject‑matter expert.
You will also manage Security Officers across several force locations and the HQ Reception team, ensuring that all services are delivered efficiently, professionally, and in a cost‑effective manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and implement Health & Safety policies and procedures across Corporate Assets.
- Act as the organisation’s Health & Safety expert, providing advice on legislation, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Manage and support Security Officers across various force locations, along with the HQ Reception staff.
- Ensure all security and reception functions meet high standards of service delivery and value for money.
- Provide informed guidance on complex strategic, technical, financial, operational, and regulatory matters.
- Produce high‑quality reports and presentations to influence senior leadership and support PCC audit processes.
- Apply sound judgement when navigating incomplete, conflicting, or sensitive information.
- Work collaboratively across teams, managing competing priorities and consistently meeting deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- NEBOSH Diploma (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health).
- Recognised building, electrical, or mechanical qualification (minimum HNC or NVQ Level 4).
- Minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience in a built‑environment discipline.
- Substantial experience in Health & Safety management, financial regulations, and Home Office requirements.
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety, compliance, risk management, SLAs, benchmarking, and customer satisfaction in relation to corporate assets.
- High‑level analytical capability to assess complex issues and evaluate risks and benefits.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Effective negotiation skills and the ability to make balanced decisions under pressure.
- Good understanding of Police Regulations, Police Staff Conditions of Service, PCC Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, and Force Financial Instructions.
Application Guidance
- You must meet all minimum qualification and skills criteria at the time of application. Certificates must be provided.
- A 1,000‑word supporting statement is required and must be structured using the Job Description Questionnaire (JDQ) and the Leadership Framework.
Click here for the full JDQ
Click here for the Leadership Framework
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years’ full service
- Local Government Pension Scheme (contributions between 5.5% and 11.5% depending on salary)
- Access to on‑site gyms at HQ and OCC
- Option to join onsite unions
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Taskers salary‑sacrifice car scheme
- Hybrid/agile working (role dependent)
- Support from the Health and Wellbeing Centre, including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy, and Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave entitlements
- Sick pay provisions
Important Information About AI Use
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from women and candidates from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Our Outreach team offers guidance and support throughout the application process for candidates from under-represented groups. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please let us know.
Contact: Outreach@merseyside.police.uk
