Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Security Manager (Estates and Facilities)

The closing date is 30 May 2025

Job summary

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trusts Estates & Facilities team has been developed to improve the services and meet the changing needs of the organisation. This role is one of many roles that is imperative to achieving outstanding services to the trust.This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Estates & Facilities team within a Mental Health Environment The post holder will be responsible for leading the strategic direction of the organisation's physical and infrastructure security management providing excellence in security management and infrastructure standards, including car parking management.

Main duties of the job

The post holder must have the ability to interpret National standards, guidance and relevant legislation and ensure adherence within area of responsibility.

The post holder will provide expert advice to Trust colleagues on physical and infrastructure security and traffic management issues and maintain a close working relationship with external agencies and partners.

A significant element for success in this role will be the post holder having the ability to work across the organisation working with various internal departments.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-26225-COR

Job locations

St Marys Hospital

Leeds

LS12 3QE


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the effective management of all Physical / Infrastructure Security, Security Team, Security Control Room, Access Control, ID Badges, Car Parking Control across the Trust. Responsible for ensuring that these services are provided at best value and maximum quality through effective leadership to the Security team.

The post holder is responsible for both operational and strategic aspects of the service, ensuring that the environment is safe and secure for service users, staff, and visitors.

The post holder must have highly specialised knowledge across several operational functions (Namely: Security management, CCTV operations, the design and operation of access control, car parking, and permit systems) and have the ability to deal with a full range of complex and sensitive practices and procedures relating to the provision of security services.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the effective management of all Physical / Infrastructure Security, Security Team, Security Control Room, Access Control, ID Badges, Car Parking Control across the Trust. Responsible for ensuring that these services are provided at best value and maximum quality through effective leadership to the Security team.

The post holder is responsible for both operational and strategic aspects of the service, ensuring that the environment is safe and secure for service users, staff, and visitors.

The post holder must have highly specialised knowledge across several operational functions (Namely: Security management, CCTV operations, the design and operation of access control, car parking, and permit systems) and have the ability to deal with a full range of complex and sensitive practices and procedures relating to the provision of security services.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Security Management Qualification (e.g LSMS / ASMS or equivalent and UK recognised)

Skills

Essential

  • Communication, report writing and risk assessment skills

Experience

Essential

  • Similar experience in similar environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of security functions including the management and reporting of security operations and compliance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Security Management Qualification (e.g LSMS / ASMS or equivalent and UK recognised)

Skills

Essential

  • Communication, report writing and risk assessment skills

Experience

Essential

  • Similar experience in similar environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of security functions including the management and reporting of security operations and compliance

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

Leeds

LS12 3QE


Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

Leeds

LS12 3QE


Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities

Warren Duffy

Warren.duffy3@nhs.net

07980958633

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-26225-COR

Job locations

St Marys Hospital

Leeds

LS12 3QE


Supporting documents

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