Local Security Management Specialist | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Position

Local Security Management Specialist (LSMS)

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, guidance and recommendations on the implementation of security policies and procedures across the trust.
• Maintain and enhance the security and safety of service users, staff and visitors, including oversight of operational implementation of policies and procedures such as CCTV.
• Report to the Board, Executive team and Health and Safety Sub‑Committee on security risks, ensuring they are managed according to statutory requirements and NHS guidance; raise and elevate risks that require 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 provide appropriate specialised security training to all stakeholders.

Qualifications

Applicants must have extensive knowledge and expertise in the Local Security Management Specialist role and meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for the post.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, please answer “YES” to the question: “Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?”

Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

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