Security Operations Manager

Regional Security Manager – Healthcare Medirest

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Are you an experienced Security Leader with a passion for protecting people, property, and patient care? Do you thrive in high-pressure environments where no two days are the same? We are looking for a Security Operations Manager to join our Healthcare division, leading Security Services across NHS Trusts.

This is a pivotal role where you’ll combine leadership, compliance, and innovation to deliver a safe, effective, and high-performing Security operation.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading, motivating, and developing Security teams across your region, ensuring they are well-trained, compliant, and delivering a first-class service.

• Overseeing security audits, risk assessments, and compliance with SIA, Health & Safety, CQC, Mental Health Act and wider NHS security standards.

• Delivering security training programmes to frontline and clinical staff, supporting violence and aggression management.

• Building strong relationships with NHS Trusts, clients, and stakeholders, promoting security awareness and best practice.

• Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across services.

• Supporting succession planning, people development, and talent pipelines to future-proof our security function.

• Providing performance management data and representing Medirest at key meetings and working groups.

What we’re looking for

• Extensive knowledge of the Security industry and NHS security procedures.

• Frontline SIA licence (essential) – CCTV licence desirable.

• Proven leadership experience managing large or regional teams.

• Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Experience delivering training and supporting professional development.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Flexible to travel nationally with some overnight stays.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for training, development, and progression.

• The chance to make a real impact on patient care and staff safety.

• Be part of Compass Group, a global organisation committed to excellence in support services.