Security Operations Lead

Security Operations Lead

The closing date is 12 March 2026

The Security Operations Lead will support the Trust Security Manager in delivering a safe and secure environment across all LYPFT sites. The post-holder will help lead, coordinate, and improve Trust-wide security operations, including incident management, access control, CCTV governance, contractor oversight, policy development, and site security assurance. They will act as a senior point of contact for operational security issues, deputising for the Security Manager where required and ensuring a consistent, professional approach to safety, compliance, and service delivery.

• Support the day-to-day management and delivery of security services across LYPFT sites.
• Deputise for the Trust Security Manager, providing leadership, decision‑making and operational oversight.
• Lead on incident coordination, reporting, and post‑incident learning, ensuring timely actions and escalation.
• Assist in the management of electronic security systems including CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder Alarms.
• Liaise with police, contractors, estates teams, clinical services and external partners to support safety and service continuity.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Trust security policies, procedures, training and audits.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on security, violence reduction and emergency response arrangements.
• Support risk assessments, site inspections, compliance reviews and security improvement programmes.

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27–33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

• Relevant security management qualification (e.g., Level 3/5 Security Management or equivalent experience).

• Strong communication, leadership, incident management and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience managing or supervising security operations in a complex environment.

• Understanding of NHS security standards, violence reduction, CCTV governance and access control systems.

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.

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust