Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Local Security Management Specialist
The closing date is 12 May 2026
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership are seeking an experienced health care professional with extensive knowledge and expertise in the role of Local Security Management Specialist.
This position is a chance to support patients, staff and visitors across the whole of the trust geographic footprint.
Main duties of the job
* Provide advice, guidance and recommendations on the implementation of security policies and procedures across the trust, to maintain and enhance the security and safety of service users, staff and visitors.
* Oversee and monitor the operational implementation of these policies and procedures, including those pertaining to CCTV.
* Report and provide assurance to the Board, Executives and Health and Safety Sub‑Committee that security risks are being managed in accordance with statutory requirements and NHS guidance, and raise and escalated risks requiring executive oversight.
* Lead the trust on the delivery and statutory requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
* Plan and develop training and education initiatives to ensure the delivery of appropriate specialised security training to all stakeholders.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and serve Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person‑centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or possessing equivalent experience and knowledge in security management. Alternatively, postgraduate education or qualification in security management.
* Achieved NVQ Certified Security Management Professionals Level 6.
* Training qualification e.g. postgraduate certificate of education.
* Evidence of delivering training aligned to the National Occupational Standards.
* Extensive experience of legislative compliance (Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation, Human Rights Act 1998).
* NHS security management service qualification or clear evidence of working towards this.
Skills/ abilities / knowledge
* Minimum five years in a strategic security role within a large, complex, multi‑site NHS mental health organisation.
* Expertise in security risk management and strategic oversight of complex security initiatives and programmes with experience in challenging mental health environments.
* Extensive experience of stakeholder management and collaboration with law enforcement and external agencies.
* Experience of policy and report writing for senior management, committees and board.
* CCTV management – advanced understanding of CCTV operations and experience of leading on CCTV policy within a complex, large NHS organisation.
* Demonstrable application of statutory legislation, regulations and guidance in supporting staff, patients and visitors in an NHS organisation, relevant to security and the Criminal Justice System.
* Evidence of effective collaboration with NHS Counter Fraud Authority.
* Proven experience of preparing and delivering security related training to all levels of staff, with outcomes aligned to the National Occupational Standards.
* Experience of investigating and debriefing complex security incidents and identifying implementing and assessing learning.
* Experience of financial management of delegated budgets.
* Ability to exercise independent and professional judgement across a range of security areas.
* Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and professions across the organisation and externally.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Proficient IT skills – able to use all Microsoft Office software.
* Knowledge of the joint emergency services interoperability programme (JESIP).
* Evidence of commitment to continued professional development.
* Willingness to work to service requirements such as occasional unsocial hours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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