Job Description

The post holder will perform the role of Security Management Specialist (as detailed within the NHS Standard Contract), with responsibilities Trust-wide as well as within their own directorate and will maintain a key position within the line management structure of the wider Health, Safety, Security Management and Ligature team.
The Trust takes a risk-based approach to security management and as such the post holder will be expected to undertake their work in the context of a wider and integrated approach to health and safety management.
The post holder will be expected to work alongside Health, Safety and Security Management Team members to provide advisory and assurance work on risk, emergency planning and health and safety management.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead on security management matters, including but not limited to:
Providing expert security management advice and guidance to managers and senior managers across the Trust, including with external agencies or stakeholders as required whilst supporting colleagues in the Health and Safety Team by acting as an internal source of expert knowledge.
Undertake audits, surveys, risk assessments and inspections and develop appropriate risk-based recommendations to improve security management.
Review security incidents and maintain relevant areas of the incident management software and individual case files, investigating incidents where necessary or supporting local investigations.
Act as the Trust Police Liaison Officer, ensuring the Trust develops and maintains strong relations with police services, including working with the Officer in Charge to build case files to present to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Lead on the promotion of security management across the Trust, developing promotional campaigns and events and working towards creating a positive security culture.
Lead on a programme of work in the area of violence prevention and reduction, progressing Trust compliance against nationally recognised standards
Act as line manager to personnel within the Health, Safety and Security Management Team as directed by the Head of Health and Safety.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
27 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7731229
Job locations
Prestwich Site
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements: 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements: 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• NHS Protect/NHS Accredited Local Security Management Specialist qualification or equivalent Security Management qualification/experience.
• NEBOSH General Certification in Health and Safety or equivalent qualification/experience
• A training qualification or equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent qualification/experience

Experience
Essential

• In-depth experience of working within a security management or health and safety role ideally within a mental health or healthcare setting.
• Experience of creating documents to a high standard.
• Experience of providing expert advice, undertaking risk assessments and analysing data to a high standard.
• Experience of managing teams and personnel.
• Experience of policy development and implementation ideally within a mental health or healthcare setting.
• Experience of working within an NHS or Mental Health service.

Desirable

• Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training programs.
• Experience of using incident and risk management systems (i.e InPhase/Datix)
• Experience of managing risks in relation to security and violence and aggression ideally within a mental health or healthcare setting.

Knowledge
Essential

• In-depth, specialist knowledge of security management and health and safety risks ideally within a mental health or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of current national standards in relation to security management and prevention and reduction of violence and aggression ideally within NHS settings.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and information sharing within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice system
• Knowledge of Risk Management Methodologies (assessment reviewing, investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Serious Incident review)

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously, be responsible for appropriate decision making. manage own workload without close supervision; use own initiative requesting support as required.
• Computer literacy - to be fully conversant with Microsoft Office applications and an ability to research via the internet.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst demonstrating sound organisational skills in order to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality of work.
• Ability to work flexibly as an individual and team member.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods, prepare complex reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a convincing style.
• Analytical and judgement skills, consideration of complex facts, requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison of a range of options.
• Judgements across specialist issues considering legislation, conflicting demands and risks, Health and Safety Regulations and Patient Safety legislation.

Other Requirements
Essential

• There is a frequent requirement to travel extensively across the whole of the Trust.
• Work in a fast-paced environment using prioritisation skills and adapting to changes in deadlines and conflicting demands; work pattern unpredictable, having to respond and deal with incidents.
• Lengthy periods of Sitting, standing, walking, light physical effort for extended periods at a time in order to carry out work on site.
• Frequent Exposure to distressing situations, direct contact with patients and sensitive situations, potential for violence & aggression.

Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• NHS Protect/NHS Accredited Local Security Management Specialist qualification or equivalent Security Management qualification/experience.
• NEBOSH General Certification in Health and Safety or equivalent qualification/experience
• A training qualification or equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent qualification/experience

Experience
Essential

• In-depth experience of working within a security management or health and safety role ideally within a mental health or healthcare setting.
• Experience of creating documents to a high standard.
• Experience of providing expert advice, undertaking risk assessments and analysing data to a high standard.
• Experience of managing teams and personnel.
• Experience of policy development and implementation ideally within a mental health or healthcare setting.
• Experience of working within an NHS or Mental Health service.

Desirable

• Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training programs.
• Experience of using incident and risk management systems (i.e InPhase/Datix)
• Experience of managing risks in relation to security and violence and aggression ideally within a mental health or healthcare setting.

Knowledge
Essential

• In-depth, specialist knowledge of security management and health and safety risks ideally within a mental health or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of current national standards in relation to security management and prevention and reduction of violence and aggression ideally within NHS settings.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and information sharing within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice system
• Knowledge of Risk Management Methodologies (assessment reviewing, investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Serious Incident review)

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously, be responsible for appropriate decision making. manage own workload without close supervision; use own initiative requesting support as required.
• Computer literacy - to be fully conversant with Microsoft Office applications and an ability to research via the internet.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst demonstrating sound organisational skills in order to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality of work.
• Ability to work flexibly as an individual and team member.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods, prepare complex reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a convincing style.
• Analytical and judgement skills, consideration of complex facts, requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison of a range of options.
• Judgements across specialist issues considering legislation, conflicting demands and risks, Health and Safety Regulations and Patient Safety legislation.

Other Requirements
Essential

• There is a frequent requirement to travel extensively across the whole of the Trust.
• Work in a fast-paced environment using prioritisation skills and adapting to changes in deadlines and conflicting demands; work pattern unpredictable, having to respond and deal with incidents.
• Lengthy periods of Sitting, standing, walking, light physical effort for extended periods at a time in order to carry out work on site.
• Frequent Exposure to distressing situations, direct contact with patients and sensitive situations, potential for violence & aggression.

Skills Required