Trust Security Manager | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in England is seeking an experienced Security Manager to coordinate and manage security services across multiple sites. The role requires significant experience in large organizations like the NHS, focusing on security policy implementation and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate is capable of leading diverse teams and managing budgets effectively. You will also advise on legal security matters and work towards a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior security advisory role within a large NHS or similarly complex organisation.
• Ability to manage contracts covering CCTV and access control systems.
• Strong knowledge of applicable law related to security and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement security policies and advise on security procedures.
• Lead and manage a team of security professionals.
• Negotiate contracts related to CCTV and access control.

Skills

Senior security advisory experience

Stakeholder coordination

Contracts management

Knowledge of security and safety law

Job description

Overview

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for an experienced Security Manager or Local Security Management Specialist (LSMS) to manage a wide range of security services across multiple sites within the county. The role requires experience in large, complex organisations such as the NHS, with the ability to coordinate and influence stakeholders at all levels. The post holder will provide competent security advice and guidance across the Trust and drive the implementation of the Trust's security strategy.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement security policies and advise on security procedures across all sites.
• Plan and implement an agreed security strategy and advise the Trust's senior management on its delivery.
• Lead and manage a team of security professionals (directly and through PFI partners) to ensure provision of physical security services.
• Negotiate contracts related to CCTV, access control, and other security services; manage annual budgets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, external stakeholders, and contractors.
• Provide professional leadership and strategic direction in security, with the ability to lead, motivate, and manage diverse teams (clinical and non-clinical).
• Identify training and development needs and manage disciplinary issues where necessary.
• Advise on legal aspects related to stalking, harassment, assault, GBH, ABH, verbal aggression, trespass, and criminal damage, ensuring timely and collaborative resolution of any concerns.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in a senior security advisory role within a large NHS or similarly complex organisation.
• Experience coordinating and influencing a range of people at all levels.
• Ability to manage contracts covering CCTV and access control systems and provide competent security guidance across the Trust.
• Strong knowledge of applicable law related to security and safety issues as listed above.

Benefits and Diversity

As part of the BHT family, you’ll have access to learning and development opportunities to support career progression. NHS benefits include generous annual leave entitlement and a pension scheme, with access to NHS discount schemes. The Trust provides a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. We are committed to increasing diversity at all levels and welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to hold the Gold Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. For guidance or assistance with your application, contact [e-mail] (Armed Forces Covenant Lead).

Additional Information

We make employment decisions by matching the service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant, secondment may be possible with endorsement from your line manager. If you require assistance submitting this online application due to a disability, please contact [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number. The advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.