Director of Security, Estates and Resilience

Director of Security, Estates and Resilience

Salary - Executive Grade D, £81,606 - £104,546 plus high secure environmental allowance of £1,679.10 per annum (pro rata)

Contract Type -Permanent

Hours - 37.5

This is an outstanding opportunity for an inspiring individual and strategic thinker with the ability to earn the confidence and respect necessary to bring about real change. You will have demonstrable outstanding leadership qualities with vision, drive, passion and intellect as well as a broad range of strategic and professional skills.

Your approach will role model our values, as you lead a successful team as in tackling new challenges and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for the continued development and evolution of a number of critical services, including Security, Estates and our Resilience Team.

You must have significant experience at a senior level, with a proven track record of delivery and of leading and implementing change. Knowledge and experience of high secure environments is also essential.

Participation in the senior manager on-call rota is a requirement of the role.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Gary Jenkins, Chief Executive, via PA on  or email jennifer.davies4@nhs.scot

The closing date for applications is Midnight on Friday 1 November 2024

An indicative timetable can be found on page 13 of the Recruitment Pack.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on tsh.jobs@nhs.scot to discuss your requirements.  

Please note we may close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Please ensure you complete and submit your online application at an early stage to avoid disappointment.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. It should be noted that the State Hospital is a high secure hospital and the current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people under the age of 18 for non clinical roles however to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older. Should you have any questions in relation to this please contact TSH.Jobs@nhs.scot 

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