Security Supervisor | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bolton, BL4 0JR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Supervisor to join our team on a permanent basis. This position is well-suited to an experienced officer who can work alone as well as part of a team, and is looking to gain experience within a healthcare setting.

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will have good negotiation skills and possess a customer focussed approach. This role is subject toEnhancedDBS disclosure.

• To act as the first point of contact for any security related issues.

• To manage the staff employed as security guards to provide the best possible

• experience for all users (patients, visitors, and staff).

• To monitor and coordinate the reaction to any alarm activations.

• To provide reports and monitoring information as required to produce performancereports.

• To act as the first point of contact for any security related issues.

• Carry out a full range of security duties in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.

• Maintain effective communication links through the correct use of radio, bleep systems and correct terminology.

• Lock and alarm departments as required, external doors & gates as laid down in Trust lockdown procedures.

• Assist in the search for missing patients and if necessary, escalate the search by contacting local police.

• Maintain any scene of crimes.

• Provide a first point of contact for fire brigade and emergency ambulance service

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• SIA Licence

• General School Education

• Experience of leading a team

• Basic IT Skills

• Experience of conflict management, violence and aggression

• Good negotiation skills

• Ability to communicate effectively

The Company

Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.

Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role – just tell us when applying.

For full details regarding this role please view the job description and person specification attached.

This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026

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