Security Manager (Estates and Facilities)

Job overview

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trusts Estates & Facilities team has been developed to improve the services and meet the changing needs of the organisation. This role is one of many roles that is imperative to achieving outstanding services to the trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Estates & Facilities team within a Mental Health Environment   The post holder will be responsible for leading the strategic direction of the organisation’s physical and infrastructure security management providing excellence in security management and infrastructure standards, including car parking management.

Main duties of the job

The post holder must have the ability to interpret National standards, guidance and relevant legislation and ensure adherence within area of responsibility.

The post holder will provide expert advice to Trust colleagues on physical and infrastructure security and traffic management issues and maintain a close working relationship with external agencies and partners.

A significant element for success in this role will be the post holder having the ability to work across the organisation working with various internal departments.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]  Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be responsible for the effective management of all Physical / Infrastructure Security, Security Team, Security Control Room, Access Control, ID Badges, Car Parking Control across the Trust. Responsible for ensuring that these services are provided at best value and maximum quality through effective leadership to the Security team.

The post holder is responsible for both operational and strategic aspects of the service, ensuring that the environment is safe and secure for service users, staff, and visitors.

The post holder must have highly specialised knowledge across several operational functions (Namely: Security management, CCTV operations, the design and operation of access control, car parking, and permit systems) and have the ability to deal with a full range of complex and sensitive practices and procedures relating to the provision of security services.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.