Head of Security & Transport

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in London is seeking a Head of Security and Transport Services to manage and deliver critical services. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in healthcare environments, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective service delivery. Responsibilities include managing contracts, budgets, and advising directors on security matters. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of £64,156 to £71,148.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading large-scale multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Extensive experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of security and transport services.
• Advise senior directors on security matters.
• Manage budgets and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Masters level education or equivalent experience

Accredited Local Security Management Specialist qualification

First degree level education or equivalent experience

Tools

Access Control systems

CCTV technology

Security systems

Job description

Overview

The Head of Security and Transport Services is responsible for the management and delivery of Security and Car Parking Services, Non-Emergency Patient Transport, Trust Fleet Management, and Taxi and Courier Services. The post holder will oversee day-to-day management, monitoring, and coordination, acting as the strategic lead in development and continuous improvement. They will advise senior directors on security matters, promoting it as vital to staff and patient safety and as an integral part of the Trust's operations.

They will chair monthly contract meetings and maintain accurate records to support governance of service contracts.

The post holder will ensure all services meet the Care Quality Commission requirements for safe and effective delivery. They will regularly review budgets and expenditures and develop new budgets where appropriate to identify efficiencies and ensure value for money. They will ensure compliance with SFIs, relevant legislation, and internal governance standards, including preparation and presentation of reports on strategic plans for service development.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will work autonomously while leading on all matters related to the post across the Trust and other specialist areas such as security of radiation, pathogens and toxins.
• Manage day-to-day security, car parking and transport services and act as the strategic lead for these services.
• Advise senior directors on security matters, promoting security as an integral part of staff and patient safety and the business.
• Contract manage Security, Car Parking, Trust Fleet, and Non-Emergency Patient Transport contracts to ensure services meet contract specifications and KPIs.
• Provide a highly visible presence and liaise with staff, visitors, patients and external bodies.
• As the LSMS, be the on-site expert in security matters and accountable to the Board via the Security Management Director.
• Chair monthly contract meetings and ensure governance through records; ensure services meet Care Quality Commission requirements.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing organisation serving Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. The Trust has attained an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission. It provides hospital and community health services and manages services at St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting staff development and offering a comprehensive range of benefits.

Details

• Date posted: 10 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year inclusive
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 293-CSEP-0579-A
• Location: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row, Hackney, E9 6SR

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Essential: Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience/specialist courses
• Essential: Accredited Local Security Management Specialist (LSMS) qualification
• Essential: Formal education to first degree level or equivalent experience
• Desirable: Recognised Management qualification
• Desirable: Train the trainer diploma; Degree in Security and Risk Management

• Skills and Abilities

• Essential: Significant experience in leading large-scale multidisciplinary teams and suppliers within a healthcare environment
• Essential: Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines
• Essential: Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, including proven report writing and presentation skills
• Desirable: Experience in implementing service change and liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

• Experience

• Essential: Extensive experience in a similar role
• Essential: Experience of leading and implementing service improvement and change projects
• Essential: Experience of investigating serious security incidents
• Desirable: Experience managing larger-scale facilities contracts

• Knowledge

• Essential: Specialist knowledge of Security Systems, including Access Control, CCTV and alarms; understanding of installation and operating methods
• Essential: Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams with objective setting and performance management
• Desirable: Experience managing larger scale facilities contracts

• Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other

• Essential: Understanding and demonstration of Trust Values
• Essential: Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Recruitment and compliance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to check for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. For details see the UK Visas and Immigration guidelines.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.