G12349 Grade VII, Head of Security, Galway University Hospitals // Grád VII, Ceann Slándála, Ospidéil na hOllscoile, Gaillimh in Galway

About the Role

Galway University Hospitals, comprising of University Hospital Galway (UHG) and Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH), provide a comprehensive range of services to emergency and elective patients on an inpatient, outpatient and day care basis across the two sites.

GUH play a leadership role in acute service delivery providing regional services for a wide range of specialities and is also a designated supra regional centre for cancer and cardiac services serving a catchment area in the region of one million people along the West from Donegal to Tipperary North.

UHG is a Model 4 hospital providing 24/7 acute surgery, acute medicine, and critical care.

GUH is recognised for Higher Medical Training in all specialities.

The West and North West region provides acute and specialist hospital and community services to the West and North West of Ireland – counties Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and adjoining counties.

The region comprises of 7 hospitals across 8 sites:

• Galway University Hospitals (GUH) incorporating University Hospital Galway (UHG) and Merlin Park University Hospital
• Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH)
• Mayo University Hospital (MUH)
• Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH)
• Roscommon University Hospital (RUH)
• Sligo University Hospital (SUH) incorporating Our Lady’s Hospital Manorhamilton (OLHM)

The region’s Academic Partner is NUI Galway.

The region covers one third of the land mass of Ireland, it provides health care to a population of 830,000, employs over 20,000 staff.

There is currently one permanent, whole-time vacancy available.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Grade VII, Head of Security, Galway University Hospitals from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Requirements

Excellent level of IT competency, including proficiency in the MS Office suite.

A flexible approach to working hours is required in order to ensure deadlines are met.

Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Fluent English.

Details

Location: Galway

Contract Type: Permanent, Whole Time

Salary: €61,219–€79,583 per year

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026

Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.

How to Apply

Please apply via Rezoomo by 10am on Wednesday, 14th October 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Mr Geoffrey Ginnetty, Services Manager, Galway University Hospitals – Tel: 091 893244 / Email: [email protected].

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process (including eligibility), please contact the Recruitment Team, Galway University Hospitals – [email protected].