Security & risk manager

Security & Risk ManagerWhiston & St Helens Hospitals£49,000 per annum | Lead a team of 40 across a 1,000-bed hospitalAre you an experienced security leader ready to take ownership of a large-scale, complex healthcare environment?We are looking for a Security & Risk Manager to lead an established Medirest Healthcare Security, Car Parking and Risk function, playing a critical role in protecting patients, staff, visitors, and hospital operations.The OpportunityYou will lead and develop a team of 40 security professionals, overseeing all aspects of security, car parking operations, and risk management across a busy acute hospital setting. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with NHS stakeholders, police, and senior leaders, ensuring safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.What You'll Be Responsible ForLeading security, car parking, and risk services across the siteManaging incident response, investigations, and post-incident reviewsMaintaining risk registers, driving mitigation strategies, and improving resilienceEnsuring compliance with NHS, CQC, SIA, GDPR, and Martyn's LawOverseeing CCTV, access control, patrols, and emergency responseSupporting clinical teams with de-escalation and patient safety interventionsDelivering business continuity and disaster recovery planningManaging rotas, performance, training, and workforce developmentBuilding strong relationships with Trust leadership and external partnersAbout YouProven leadership experience within healthcare securityStrong knowledge of risk management, compliance, and incident handlingConfident communicator, able to influence at senior stakeholder levelExperienced in managing large teams in fast-paced, high-pressure settingsSkilled in de-escalation, with an empathetic and professional approachSIA licence essential (CCTV desirable)Full Job Description available on requestWhy Join Us?Clear career progression pathwaysExcellent benefits including pension, healthcare, wellbeing support, and discountsThe chance to make a real difference in a frontline healthcare environment