Security Management Specialist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Prestwich, M25 3BL |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7731229/437-7731229 |
Summary
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.
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, includingworking 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 creatinga 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.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
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.
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)
This advert closes on Monday 9 Feb 2026