Security Operations Manager - Compass Group UK : Job Details

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.

• 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 (IKON and Maybo methodologies) 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.

• 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.

• 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.