Deputy Security Manager Job at 14forty (London)

Job Responsibility

Support the day‑to‑day management of Healthcare Security Supervisors and Officers
Act as the senior point of contact in the absence of the Security Manager
Liaise confidently with clinical teams, clients, police, and external stakeholders
Assist with incident response, investigations, reporting, and post‑incident reviews
Support rota management, payroll inputs, appraisals, and compliance processes
Ensure adherence to NHS standards, CQC requirements, SIA licensing, and relevant legislation
Support clinical teams with de‑escalation techniques and, where required, patient restraint
Assist in the oversight of CCTV operations
Promote a safe, welcoming, and professional security presence across hospital grounds
Champion continuous improvement, training, and staff development

Experienced in a healthcare or mental health security environment
A confident and calm leader, able to deputise effectively in high‑pressure situations
Passionate about patient, staff, and visitor safety
Skilled in communication, empathy, and verbal de‑escalation
Comfortable working with vulnerable individuals and people in distress
Knowledgeable in NHS security standards, the Mental Health Act, and counter‑terrorism requirements
Organised, computer literate, and confident with reports and compliance documentation
Flexible and reliable, with the ability to meet the demands of a 24/7 healthcare environment