Project Officer: Safety and Security

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A national health service provider seeks a Project Officer: Safety & Security to oversee projects ensuring a safe environment. The role involves collaboration across various teams, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and experience in project management. This permanent part-time position is based in Bradford with a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 pro rata.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support packages

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar qualification is essential.
• GCSE in English and Maths required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver safety and security projects.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to enhance service productivity.
• Prepare project briefs and present reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to present to different audiences

Education

Degree level in relevant subject

GCSE in English and Maths

PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent

Job description

Project Officer: Safety & Security

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 November Shortlisting Date: Wed 3rd December Interview 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 difference We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs We 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 Details

Date posted: 17 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 453-25-7591998

Job locations:
New Mill
Victoria Road, Saltaire
Bradford
BD18 3LD

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• Security Management level 3 qualification
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety level 3 qualification

Essential Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to present to a range of different audiences, including key stakeholders

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• 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 Knowledge & Experience

• 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.

Employer details

Employer name: Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address: New Mill
Victoria Road, Saltaire
Bradford
BD18 3LD

Employer's website: https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)