Security Co-Ordinator

The Security Support Officer plays a pivotal role in strengthening the Trust's security operations by providing flexible, proactive, and highly organised support to the Security Manager. The post holder oversees day-to-day security incident management, CCTV operations, alarm systems, access control, lone-worker safety, and compliance activities across the Trust. They act as a key contact for staff affected by security-related incidents, ensuring timely follow-up, accurate documentation, and sensitive handling of confidential information.

The role includes monitoring and reviewing security incidents, managing digital evidence, maintaining sanctions and access records, supporting governance reporting, and ensuring operational readiness of critical security systems. The post holder also contributes to major security programmes such as Body Worn Video, Protect Duty (Martyn's Law) preparations, and the Soft Services Security Contract., We are seeking a highly organised, proactive person to provide essential operational and administrative support to the Security Manager. This role is central to ensuring timely incident review, accurate reporting, effective coordination of security systems, and compliance with national security standards.

You will work closely with Security Officers, clinical teams, Police contacts, and external suppliers to help maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. The role requires professionalism, discretion, and confidence in handling sensitive information, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and secure digital systems. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet service needs.

SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, George Eliot, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire and St Cross (Rugby) hospitals; estates and facilities management at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Ellen Badger hospitals, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.

Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.

There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.

A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

There is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.