Security Manager

Medirest; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Edmonton, London, is seeking a Healthcare Security Manager to lead security teams and ensure safety for patients, visitors, and staff. This role requires a valid frontline SIA Licence and strong leadership in high-pressure environments. The successful candidate will manage incident responses and liaise with multiple stakeholders, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including funded licence renewal and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Funded SIA licence renewal

Career development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Digital GP access

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in high-pressure healthcare environments.
• Strong communication and empathy skills.
• Knowledge of NHS security standards and counter-terrorism requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Healthcare Security Supervisors and Officers.
• Liaise with clients, police, and stakeholders.
• Support incident response and investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Verbal de-escalation

Organisational skills

Education

Valid frontline SIA Licence

Job description

Healthcare Security Manager

Salary: Up to £50,000 Per Annum

Location: Edmonton, London

About the Role

Do you hold a valid frontline SIA Licence and want a role beyond traditional security? Are you looking for a rewarding leadership position where you can genuinely make a difference to patient, visitor, and staff safety?

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Healthcare Security Supervisors and Officers
• Liaise confidently with clients, police, and multiple stakeholders
• Support incident response, investigations, and post-incident reviews
• Manage rotas, payroll, appraisals, and compliance
• Ensure adherence to NHS, CQC, SIA, and relevant legislative requirements
• Support clinical teams with de-escalation and, where necessary, patient restraint
• Oversee CCTV operations (funded licence available if required)
• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment across hospital grounds

About You

You will be:

• Passionate about patient, staff, and visitor safety
• A confident leader in high-pressure healthcare environments
• Skilled in communication, empathy, and verbal de-escalation
• Comfortable working with vulnerable individuals and those in distress
• Knowledgeable (or willing to learn) NHS security standards, Mental Health Act, and counter-terrorism requirements
• Computer literate and highly organised
• Flexible to meet business needs

What We Offer

We recognise your hard work and commitment with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Funded SIA licence renewal and role-specific training
• Career development through Career Pathways and MyLearning
• Contributory pension scheme
• Digital GP access and wider healthcare benefits (for you and your family)
• Wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Discounts on travel, supermarkets, cinema tickets, and major brands
• Cashback rewards and shareable discounts for friends and family