Job summary
Join us as a Project Officer: Safety & Security and play a pivotal role in shaping a safer, more secure environment across our organisation. You'll work at the heart of our health, safety, security, and fire safety teams, leading focused projects that make a real difference for staff, service users, and visitors. This is a dynamic, mobile role where you'll collaborate with colleagues at all levels, both internally and externally, and see your work have a direct impact on our strategic objectives. If you're looking for a varied position that values flexibility, innovation, and professional growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
The Project Officer: Safety & Security will work in the identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of focused project work across the health, safety and security and fire safety teams.It is expected that this will be undertaken using a project management methodology.
The post holder will manage specific elements of a project, and facilitate and monitor project progress so as to support the health, safety and security and fire safety teams to ensure associated teams achieve appropriate strategic objectives.
The post holder must liaise with all levels of staff throughout the Trust, and interface with both internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis.
A flexible approach is required as you will need to travel between any Trust premises or undertake any other journey as and when required to fulfil this role.
Main duties of the job
- Lead and deliver a range of safety and security projects from inception to completion, ensuring they align with organisational goals.
- Work closely with health, safety, security, and fire safety teams to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance service productivity.
- Collaborate with estates, maintenance, and capital projects teams to deliver impactful changes to the built environment.
- Prepare and present project briefs, reports, and business cases to influence decision-making at all levels.
- Manage project planning, stakeholder engagement, delivery, and evaluation, ensuring successful integration into business-as-usual activities.
- Maintain comprehensive project records and ensure all deliverables meet project management standards.
- Monitor project progress, address challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide training and support to staff, promoting a culture of innovation and quality improvement.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Trust procedures, and financial guidelines.
- Foster positive relationships across teams and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
Vacancy Closing Date: Sunday 30th NovemberShortlisting Date: Wed 3rd DecemberInterview Date: w/c 15th December
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus, many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent proven experience
- GCSE qualifications in English, Maths
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
Desirable
- Security Management level 3 qualification
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety level 3 qualification
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to present to a range of different audiences, including key stakeholders
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the principles of project management and its application
- Understand the importance of creating a safe and secure environment for those who work in or use the NHS.
Desirable
- Quality improvement experience
- Clear, practical understanding of UK and European health and safety legislation
- Specific knowledge of health, safety and security management within the NHS including of video surveillance systems and building/service lockdown
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent proven experience
- GCSE qualifications in English, Maths
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
Desirable
- Security Management level 3 qualification
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety level 3 qualification
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to present to a range of different audiences, including key stakeholders
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the principles of project management and its application
- Understand the importance of creating a safe and secure environment for those who work in or use the NHS.
Desirable
- Quality improvement experience
- Clear, practical understanding of UK and European health and safety legislation
- Specific knowledge of health, safety and security management within the NHS including of video surveillance systems and building/service lockdown
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
