Security & Risk Manager

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead the Trust’s security strategy across all sites, ensuring high standards of patient and staff safety. The role requires strategic oversight of policy, risk management, and incident response with strong collaboration with internal governance bodies.

The postholder will drive the Security Management Policies, Lone Working and Zero Tolerance initiatives, supervising a team and liaising with Police and external

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a security-related field or equivalent experience.
• Certification or training in security management is desirable.
• Experience leading security teams in complex health/estate environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and expert security management across sites.
• Lead on Security Policies, Lone Working and Zero Tolerance initiatives.
• Oversee security governance, risk management and incident investigations.
• Coordinate with Police, NHS bodies and external agencies on security matters.
• Develop security audits and site surveys to improve protection across Trust assets.
• Maintain records and produce monthly security performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Security management

Policy development

Communication

Risk management

Audit & governance

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

LSMS/ASMS qualification or equivalent

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Main area Estates & Facilities Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent: Post may be subject to working out of hours to meet service demands. Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (May require out of hours working) Job ref 435-1LSC-ELHT-118-26

Site Royal Blackburn Hospital Town Blackburn Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job overview

The post holder will deliver an environment that is properly secure for those who work in or use East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust services so that the highest standards of clinical care can be made available to patients.

The post holder will provide leadership and management in all aspects of security for the Trust, working across all sites and will be a member of the Trust associated Governance and Risk Management Committees.

The post holder will be the expert on Security Management and lead on the implementation and management of the Trust Security Management Policies, Lone Working Policy and Zero Tolerance Policy.

Main duties of the job

• 1. To provide leadership, specialist advice and support on matters concerning corporate security policy, strategy, risk, governance, development, organisation, and on delivery of security services to the Trust.
• 2. To promote the Trust’s Security service as a centre of excellence.
• 3. Review and assist the update of policies, procedures, and work instructions as required.
• 4. To lead the timely investigation and resolution of complaints, adverse incidents and untoward incidents,
• 5. To ensure during a Major incident, Internal incident, High security risk incident that the security service provide the highest possible quality of service.
• 6. Ensure that appropriate security management arrangements are in place across the organisation,
• 7. Liaise with external agencies such as the Police, crime prevention bodies, MIAA Local Anti-Fraud Specialist, NWAS etc.
• 8. Maintain comprehensive records and monitor all security and violence, abuse and harassment related incidents.
• 9. Investigate breaches of security and provide advice regarding improvements in security.
• 10. Conduct security site surveys of premises and departments providing advice and recommendations to increase security provision.
• 11. To manage and develop the security infrastructure in terms of CCTV, access control, intruder & panic alarm systems.

Working for our organisation

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• 21. Produce and review Security Policies, Procedures and Guidance.
• 22. Support the compilation of ward and department security protocols.
• 23. Determine and undertake an extensive security audit programme across all Trust assets.
• 24. Plan and conduct annual security audits of e.g. wards, departments, determining and prioritising areas at higher risk.
• 25. Be a dynamic member of Division, Trust and external groups and committees as the Trusts LSMS/ASMS or equivalent.
• 26. Actively encourage collaborative working between both internal and external stakeholders such as the Police and contracted in Security Services.
• 27. Produce detailed analysis of security and violence, abuse and harassment data, identifying themes/trends, preparation of statistical monthly security performance reports for Divisional and Organisational Committees and Groups.
• 28. Produce or contribute to reports for all relevant committees and groups as required.
• 29. Monitor and maintain the Trust Security website.
• 30. Ensure that security management within Estates and Facilities functions are adequate and provide action plans as required.
• 31. Support clinical and non-clinical services in the delivery of secure working environments.
• 32. Ensure all security issue resolution is patient and staff focused.
• 33. Attend National and Regional Networking and Benchmarking Groups and support the dissemination of outcomes and learning across the organisation.
• 34. Promote good relations through a process of strong communicative management and ensuring robust reporting mechanisms are in place.
• 35. Provide specialist security advice directly to Trust colleagues as required e.g. harassment/stalking incidents, personal safety.
• 36. Support staff in reporting violence, abuse, harassment incidents to the Police.
• 37. Frequent need to attend meetings to address inappropriate behaviours by patients and relatives which can be confrontational in nature. Strong diplomacy skills and tact required to de-escalate situations, along with resolute decision making which can be difficult and lead to difference of opinions.
• 38. Manage the Trust Unacceptable Behaviour/Behaviour Agreement processes, liaising with senior staff in the preparation of such letters/agreements. Monitor and review on anannual basis.
• 39. Manage the Trust Zero Tolerance Policy, preparation of warning and exclusion letters to patients. Ability to deal with challenges by patients.
• 40. Maintain information systems, both computerised and paper based, providing written reports, sharing information with the Director and Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities, Heads of Service, Trust Board members and external bodies.
• 41. Contribute to the achievement of Estates and Facilities business.
• 42. Oversee the Trust’s Losses and Compensations process, investigating claims, liaising with claimants directly. Working collaboratively with the Trust Legal Team and NHS-Resolutions to explore claims that are thought to be fraudulent.
• 43. Provide an annual report of the Trust’s losses and compensations financial status.
• 44. Prepare reports, on security and crime related issues for submission to the Director of Estates & Facilities and the Trust Board

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued Professional Development to diploma or equivalent experience in related field
• LSMS/ASMS Qualification or intention to gain qualification within 12 months of taking up the post, or equivalent qualification
• Degree in relevant subject and/or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Significant management experience in the Security sector, or similar environment
• Experience of staff management, including the setting of objectives, team and individual appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues
• Extensive experience working within security the field of security A track record in developing and implementing change initiatives to enhance security
• Excellent communication skill across the organisation and with a wide range of staff with different levels of responsibility and professional backgrounds
• Extensive knowledge and use of MS Office applications
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience working in a Healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of relevant law; including Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (inc. Section 24 Powers of Arrest), Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone [phone] or email [e-mail] write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.