Job summary
The post holder will provide professional and functional management of the Security Service across the Trust. The post holder will develop and maintain policies and procedures to enable the delivery of a cost effective, safe and efficient Security Service.
Main duties of the job
Develop, implement and monitor the Trusts Security Strategy, taking cognisance of national and NHS initiatives.
Review departmental procedures & working arrangements across the Trust to ensure consistency.
Ensure mandatory, JSET and service specific security training is provided for all Trust staff.
Ensure systems are in place to report and record all security incidents which occur within the Trust grounds/to Trust staff whilst on duty.
Seek redress through the Criminal and Civil Justice system where appropriate against those whose actions lead to the loss of NHS resources
Ensure the efficient day to day running of the security service.
Provide leadership, support and advice for the Deputy Security Manager in ensuring the provision of a professional security service for the Trust.
Investigate all reported security incidents
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the full job description and person specification for more duties and responsibilities.
If you require any further information, please contact Andrew Jones on the below details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the full job description and person specification for more duties and responsibilities.
If you require any further information, please contact Andrew Jones on the below details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) experience that demonstrates competency at this level. Relevant security qualifications ideally.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to provide professional and functional management of security services (P&C).
- Experience of staff management. Knowledge of governance operational risks
- In-depth knowledge of Security Management
- Evidence of keeping up to date on security management affairs/legislation/best practice
Desirable
- Ability to use security experience to ensure partnership working with key stakeholders
- Ability to influence, persuade and deliver change
- Experience of working across functions and departments at all levels of the organisation.
- Experience in producing staff approval/development plans
Skills
Essential
- Good inter-personal skills
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Excellent leadership skills
Desirable
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Attention to detail presentation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Leadership motivation and team player
- Ability to manage through delegation and committed to empowerment of staff with an open and participative management style
Desirable
- Car Driver
- Computer literate
- Tact and diplomacy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) experience that demonstrates competency at this level. Relevant security qualifications ideally.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to provide professional and functional management of security services (P&C).
- Experience of staff management. Knowledge of governance operational risks
- In-depth knowledge of Security Management
- Evidence of keeping up to date on security management affairs/legislation/best practice
Desirable
- Ability to use security experience to ensure partnership working with key stakeholders
- Ability to influence, persuade and deliver change
- Experience of working across functions and departments at all levels of the organisation.
- Experience in producing staff approval/development plans
Skills
Essential
- Good inter-personal skills
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Excellent leadership skills
Desirable
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Attention to detail presentation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Leadership motivation and team player
- Ability to manage through delegation and committed to empowerment of staff with an open and participative management style
Desirable
- Car Driver
- Computer literate
- Tact and diplomacy
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
