Senior Security Advisor (LSMS)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced security professional who is ready to shape and lead the future of security within our organisation. As our corporate Senior Security Advisor, you will be at the forefront of strategic planning and operational excellence developing and delivering a Trust-wide security vision that keeps our people, patients, and assets safe across multiple healthcare sites.

This high impact role requires a skilled leader with a deep understanding of security risk management, policy development, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. You will oversee and advise on all aspects of physical security, violence prevention, emergency preparedness, and resilience planning. You will ensure alignment with NHS standards, legislation, and the evolving needs of a modern healthcare system.

You will need strong leadership credentials, the ability to influence at Board level, and a passion for driving improvements through data, technology, and people. Your decisions will help shape a security culture that supports clinical excellence, staff wellbeing, and public trust.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Security Advisor to lead and strengthen corporate security across our Trust. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert guidance on physical and procedural security measures, drive the development of a pro-security culture, and ensure compliance with NHS violence prevention standards.

You will lead proactive site assessments, deliver detailed reports with practical recommendations, and manage the investigation and reporting of security incidents and breaches. Your ability to engage with patients and staff especially in challenging environments will be key, along with your understanding of the root causes of violence and aggression in clinical settings.

Collaboration is vital, and you'll work closely with police and external partners, represent the Trust in legal proceedings when required, and support services with post-incident reviews and risk mitigation. You will also lead security projects, develop key policies, and deliver expert training on lone working and protective devices.

This is a high impact role for a confident, professional leader who wants to make a meaningful difference in a complex, purpose driven environment. Join us and help shape a safer future for NHS staff, patients, and services.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level with a relevant post-graduate qualification, or having attained the equivalent level of knowledge through experience

Accredited security management qualification

Evidence of continuous professional and personal development

Full UK driving license

Desirable

Level 3 Violence Prevention and Reduction

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of security management within a clinical setting alongside multi-agency services

Relevant experience gained through working within mental health or learning disability settings

Detailed knowledge of violence prevention and reduction within mental health and learning disability services

Extensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and national guidance pertaining to security management in the NHS

Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, including Police and criminal procedures

Experience engaging effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Experience recognising and managing challenging situations or behaviours in a calm and professional manner

Experience in managing competing priorities and delivering within agreed deadlines and to agreed quality standards

Additional Criteria

Essential

Analytical skills to identify the root cause of problems and propose realistic and practical solutions to address these based on knowledge and understanding of the organisation and its operating environment

Ability to prioritise and deliver against personal and team objectives and work plans

Ability to develop strong professional and personal relationships

Effective listening and questioning skills that enable and empower stakeholders

Have a detailed understanding of equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging issues

The ability to work flexibly in a busy team environment

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Good understanding of MS Word, Outlook, Excel

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

For help with your application, contact:

Rob Thomas

[email protected]

07861203750