Deputy Security Manager

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Job Introduction

Deputy Healthcare Security Manager

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Are you an experienced healthcare security professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Healthcare Security Manager to support the leadership of our Medirest Security Team. Working closely with the Healthcare Security Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and compassionate environment for patients, visitors, and staff across the hospital site.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic healthcare environments and is passionate about safety, professionalism, and people development.

Key Responsibilities

As Deputy Healthcare Security Manager, you will:

• Support the day-to-day management of Healthcare Security Supervisors and Officers
• Act as the senior point of contact in the absence of the Security Manager
• Liaise confidently with clinical teams, clients, police, and external stakeholders
• Assist with incident response, investigations, reporting, and post-incident reviews
• Support rota management, payroll inputs, appraisals, and compliance processes
• Ensure adherence to NHS standards, CQC requirements, SIA licensing, and relevant legislation
• Support clinical teams with de-escalation techniques and, where required, patient restraint
• Assist in the oversight of CCTV operations
• Promote a safe, welcoming, and professional security presence across hospital grounds
• Champion continuous improvement, training, and staff development

About You

You will be:

• Experienced in a healthcare or mental health security environment
• A confident and calm leader, able to deputise effectively in high-pressure situations
• Passionate about patient, staff, and visitor safety
• Skilled in communication, empathy, and verbal de-escalation
• Comfortable working with vulnerable individuals and people in distress
• Knowledgeable in NHS security standards, the Mental Health Act, and counter-terrorism requirements
• Organised, computer literate, and confident with reports and compliance documentation
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to meet the demands of a 24/7 healthcare environment

What We Offer

We value your commitment and dedication and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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 programmes
• Discounts on travel, supermarkets, cinema tickets, and major retail brands
• Cashback rewards and shareable discounts for friends and family