Health & Safety Co-ordinator and Fire Safety Officer

Scottish Prison Service; Glenochil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national correctional organization is seeking a Health & Safety Co-ordinator and Fire Safety Officer at HMP Glenochil. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, leading fire safety initiatives, and training staff. Ideal candidates should have NEBOSH certifications and experience in a safety role within a secure environment. This is a full-time position with normal office hours.

Qualifications

• Competent in using computer systems including SharePoint and MS Office.
• Experience working in Health and Fire Safety.
• Knowledge of current legislative requirements in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Improve the safety culture through awareness and competency.
• Lead accident/fire investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Report incidents and liaise with outside agencies.
• Conduct establishment inspections for compliance.
• Identify risks and drive solutions.
• Advise staff on regulations and provide training.

Skills

Computerised systems proficiency

Health and Fire Safety experience

Knowledge of Health & Fire Safety legislation

Education

NEBOSH Level 3 General Certificate

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

Job description

Health & Safety Co-ordinator and Fire Safety Officer

Vacancy Type Permanent

Location HMP Glenochil

Pay Band D

Closing Date

28/09/2025, 10:00

Hours of work Normal Office Hours

Full or Part Time Full-Time

Weekly Hours 35

Overview

Job Purpose To act as advisor, ensuring that all health & safety legislation is adhered to and that policies and procedures are adopted, and to help to plan, implement, monitor and review the protective and preventative measures which provide assurance to the Governor that HMP Glenochil can minimise operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents and injuries.

Responsibilities

• Improve the safety culture within the establishment through raising awareness, competency levels, and commitment to Health, Safety and Fire from all levels, improving communication and establishing robust control systems.
• Lead initial accident/fire investigations, identify corrective actions required and drive their implementation
• Report any incidents to outside agencies as required and to liaise with such agencies during investigations etc.
• Carry out regular establishment inspections with Managers, GIC and TUS & H&S Representatives to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented
• Highlight any potential area of risk to the SPS and establishment to the GIC and Senior Management and to drive through solutions
• Advise all staff on all regulatory requirements and provide training and coaching as required.

Person Specification

SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.

Qualification Requirements

• Attained NEBOSH Level 3 General Certificate
• Attained NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

• Competent in the use of computerised systems including SharePoint and MS Office Packages
• Experience of working within the field of Health and Fire Safety
• Knowledge of current Health & Fire Safety legislative requirements within a prison/secure environment