Director of Health, Safety, Resilience and Security Risk

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking to hire a Director of Health, Safety, Resilience and Security Risk. This role is key in providing leadership and management for health and safety initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in risk management and will ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a positive safety culture. This full-time permanent position involves hybrid working arrangements with significant on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in health and safety or risk management.
• Ability to develop and implement corporate strategies.
• Strong communication skills to inform and advise senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support health, safety, resilience, and security risk management.
• Monitor compliance and update policies and processes.
• Provide advice to ensure a safe environment for all stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Strategy Development

Communication

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us at [e-mail].

Job Details

Title: Director of Health, Safety, Resilience and Security Risk

Job Number: 25001763

Location: University Secretary’s Office

Grade: 10 – Competitive

Contract: Open-Ended/Permanent – Full Time

Working Arrangements

5 days out of 7 (primarily Monday to Friday). Hybrid Working – minimum of three days per week on site. Availability for an out-of-hours, on-call rota when required.

Closing Date

23 Jan 2026 11:59 PM (midnight on Friday 23 January 2026).

Responsibilities

You will provide leadership, management, guidance and support for all aspects of health, safety, business continuity, resilience and security risk across the University.

Oversee the corporate strategy, objectives, arrangements, and infrastructure for the portfolio; monitor compliance, conformity, resilience and implementation; keep the University Executive Committee (UEC) and senior leaders informed of issues; provide internal independent advice across the University.

Develop and maintain the associated management systems; review and refresh existing policies and processes. Develop strategies, promote best practices and ensure compliance while reinforcing a positive risk management culture.

Provide expertise, guidance and advice to ensure a safe and secure environment for all academic, student, professional service and visitor-related activities.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented groups, including people with disabilities, women, and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

How to Apply

We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process via automated emails from our E-Recruitment system. Check your spam/junk folder periodically.

Required Documents

A CV

A covering letter outlining how you meet all criteria within the Person Specification detailed in the Applicant Pack.

Contact

For a chat about the role or further information please contact Helen Strangward, Director of Business and Campus Services: [e-mail].

Interview Information

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

Data Privacy

By submitting your application, Durham University will process your data in accordance with the University Privacy Statement and Privacy Notices.

Immigration

When appointing to this role, the University must ensure it meets applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds for some visas.