Job summary
Head of Security & Car Parks
Department: Security & Car Parks
Band: 7 £46,148 to £52,809
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Milton Keynes University Foundation Trust is a busy hospital dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated individual to join our team as the Head of Security & Car Parks.
The ideal candidate will have a proven experience in security management, preferably in a healthcare setting, with strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Knowledge of law, security systems and technologies, along with the ability to handle high-pressure situations with calm and efficiency.
As the Head of Security & Car Parks, you will be responsible for overseeing all security operations and car park management within the hospital premises and at some local off-site community services. Your primary goal will be to ensure the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors, while maintaining efficient and orderly car park operations.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 04 November 2024
Main duties of the job
You will develop and implement comprehensive security policies and procedures. Manage and lead a team of security personnel (both substantive and sub-contract). Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments. Oversee car park operations, ensuring optimal use of space, smooth traffic flow and the safety of users. Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services. Manage door access control. Handle security incidents and emergencies promptly and effectively. Provide training and support to security staff.
- The post holder is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the organisations security management with a dedicated security team providing excellence in security management standards, including car parking and switchboard.
- They will have responsibility for the day-to-day management, monitoring and co-ordination of the security service provided by the Trust, either delivered by directly employed or sub-contracted security staff.
- As the Trust wide lead for Security Management, they will fulfil the responsibilities required by the role.
- Acting on behalf of the Trust the role requires working predominantly autonomously with Directors, Senior Managers and other staff across the Trust, and liaison with a wide range of external organisations.
About us
NHS Staff Survey: This staff group scored higher on the "We are safe and healthy" theme (7.01/10), indicating they experience a safer work environment, looking after themselves and each other and prioritising their wellbeing.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To actively promote a pro-security culture Trust wide through communication and training of staff.
To liaise with the police management in relation to the provision of the police service on site.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To actively promote a pro-security culture Trust wide through communication and training of staff.
To liaise with the police management in relation to the provision of the police service on site.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree Level in Security Management or significant equivalent experience with post-graduate courses
Desirable
- Membership of a Security Institute
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing security contracts
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act
- Experience of undertaking critical analysis of systems &/or incidents and identifying resolutions
- Experience of contributing to policy development and implementation
- Experience of undertaking investigations and sanctions
- Experience of managing staff
Desirable
- NHS experience in a similar role
- Experience of providing victim support
- Experience of contributing to the design and development of standard and bespoke reports
- Experience of managing large budgets
Skills
Essential
- High level communicator, Management skills
- Contractual decisions with high levels of financial and service impacts
- Ability to work accurately and manage large multi-disciplinary departments under pressure
- Reassuringly professional, calm under pressure
- Ability to seek solutions to extremely challenging problems showing empathy with staff, visitors and patients
- Able to clearly write detailed/highly sensitive or confidential reports up to Management Board level.
- HR experience of following, implementing and managing policy across varied disciplines.
Desirable
- High level judgements across a wide range of subject areas often with conflicting demands and under pressure from time and/or risk involved decision making.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Continued CPD
- Regular updates through Journals, Workshops
- Appraisal of direct reports and ensure all service staff receive appraisals
Communication
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate confidence and accuracy with information technology to produce spreadsheets, reports and statistics
- Analytical, investigative and problem-solving abilities
- Good presentation skills, verbal and written
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree Level in Security Management or significant equivalent experience with post-graduate courses
Desirable
- Membership of a Security Institute
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing security contracts
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act
- Experience of undertaking critical analysis of systems &/or incidents and identifying resolutions
- Experience of contributing to policy development and implementation
- Experience of undertaking investigations and sanctions
- Experience of managing staff
Desirable
- NHS experience in a similar role
- Experience of providing victim support
- Experience of contributing to the design and development of standard and bespoke reports
- Experience of managing large budgets
Skills
Essential
- High level communicator, Management skills
- Contractual decisions with high levels of financial and service impacts
- Ability to work accurately and manage large multi-disciplinary departments under pressure
- Reassuringly professional, calm under pressure
- Ability to seek solutions to extremely challenging problems showing empathy with staff, visitors and patients
- Able to clearly write detailed/highly sensitive or confidential reports up to Management Board level.
- HR experience of following, implementing and managing policy across varied disciplines.
Desirable
- High level judgements across a wide range of subject areas often with conflicting demands and under pressure from time and/or risk involved decision making.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Continued CPD
- Regular updates through Journals, Workshops
- Appraisal of direct reports and ensure all service staff receive appraisals
Communication
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate confidence and accuracy with information technology to produce spreadsheets, reports and statistics
- Analytical, investigative and problem-solving abilities
- Good presentation skills, verbal and written
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
