Galway University Hospitals is seeking an experienced Head of Security to provide strategic and operational leadership for hospital security services. This senior role plays a critical part in ensuring a safe, secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors across the hospital campus. The position is offered on a permanent, whole-time basis and is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage all aspects of hospital security services
• Develop and implement security strategies, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with HSE governance, health & safety, and risk frameworks
• Manage security staff performance, training, and rostering
• Liaise with senior management, clinical teams, and external agencies (e.g. An Garda Síochána)
• Oversee incident response, investigations, and reporting
• Contribute to emergency planning and business continuity arrangements
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Significant senior-level experience in security management or a related field
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Strong knowledge of risk management, health & safety, and incident control
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making abilities
• Experience working in complex, high-risk or public-sector environments is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: HSE Grade V (0566)
• Salary: In line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales (August 2025)
• Contract: Permanent Whole-Time
• Working Hours: Flexibility required to meet service demands
• Benefits: Public service pension scheme, annual leave, paid sick leave, and access to professional development
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Galway University Hospital, part of the Saolta University Health Care Group, within the HSE West and North West region. Galway University Hospitals provide a wide range of acute and specialist services and operate in a dynamic, high-volume healthcare environment. Employer details and branding are sourced from EmployerDetails.md .
Application Details
• Application Method: Online via Rezoomo
• Application Link: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/91551/
• Informal Enquiries (Role):
Geoffrey Ginnetty, Services Manager, Galway University Hospitals
Tel: 091 893244 | Email: geoff.ginnetty@hse.ie
• Recruitment Queries: Recruit.GUH@hse.ie
Interviews: Held as soon as possible after the closing date (minimum one week’s notice in most cases).
Apply online through the official Galway University Hospitals recruitment portal before the deadline below. Late applications will not be accepted.
Last Day to Apply: 12 February 2026, 10:00 AM
