Lead Security Risk & Assurance in Detention Services

Government Recruitment Service; Strathaven; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Strathaven is seeking a permanent, full-time Security Risk and Assurance Manager within the Detention Services Security Team (DSST). You will lead governance of the Excessive Disruptive Behaviour (EDB) process, deliver assurance across the detention estate, and manage cross-functional projects with national impact.

The role requires frequent travel to Immigration Removal Centres, building effective stakeholder relationships and coaching colleagues to uphold

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, governance and continuous improvement of the EDB process, ensuring referrals are managed effectively, proportionately and within agreed standards, with accurate records and audit trails.
• Lead DSST workstreams and projects, managing priorities, delivery, risks, milestones and deadlines.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice, quality assure intelligence, security and UoF assessments, and ensure evidence based, impartial outcomes.
• Oversee data collection, analysis and reporting to identify risks, trends and emerging issues, producing dashboards, briefings and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Lead or contribute to IRC assurance reviews, assess compliance with policy, contractual and legislative requirements, and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships, lead engagement activities, and promote understanding of policy and best practice.
• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching and support to colleagues, fostering consistent standards, development and collaboration.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Strathaven is seeking a permanent, full-time Security Risk and Assurance Manager within the Detention Services Security Team (DSST). You will lead governance of the Excessive Disruptive Behaviour (EDB) process, deliver assurance across the detention estate, and manage cross-functional projects with national impact.

The role requires frequent travel to Immigration Removal Centres, building effective stakeholder relationships and coaching colleagues to uphold