Job summary
- Main area
- Security officer
- Grade
- Grade A
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 42 hours per week (Days, nights and weekends)
- Job ref
- 423-AGHS8033765
- Employer
- AGH Solutions Ltd
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Airedale General Hospital
- Town
- Keighley
- Salary
- £25,272 please see job overview for details of enhancements
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Security Officer (Grade A)
Grade A
AGH Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. We are proud of our NHS heritage, and proud to be supporting Airedale’s clinical services.
We provide a wide range of services from traditional facilities management and estate maintenance, to sterile services, wheelchair engineering and procurement, to clients both within and beyond the NHS.
Job overview
Security Officer
POST: Security and Car parking
BASE: AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
SALARY: £25,272 (Grade A) Pro rata against standard 37.5hr week, enhanced rate payable for nights weekends and bank holidays
HOURS: Average 42 hours per week Monday to Sunday. Day and night shifts plus weekends.
Main duties of the job
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing a visible, reassuring presence across the hospital site
- Supporting staff, patients, and visitors with queries and assistance
- Responding to incidents in a calm and professional manner
- Helping to de-escalate challenging situations safely
- Monitoring access and ensuring hospital policies are followed
- Working closely with clinical teams and other support services
- Monitor car parking and parking enforcement within the site policy
Working for our organisation
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We invite candidates from all backgrounds irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that different perspectives and experiences strengthen our team and improve the service we provide. We particularly encourage women to apply due to under‑representation within the security team, and individuals who may not have considered a career in security before but have strong transferrable people and problem-solving skills.
AGH Solutions.
AGH Solutions Limited is a subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. We are an “Arms Length” commercial company who provide a range of services to the trust on a contractual basis.
You will benefit from a pension scheme (Note: NEST, not NHS), sick pay, maternity pay, the Trust Employee Assistance Programme and a range of other benefits. Anti social hours and weekends are paid at an enhanced rate.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and inclusive team
- Make a real difference to patient and staff safety
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
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If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can support others and contribute to a safe healthcare environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
About the Role
We are looking for approachable, reliable, and professional individuals to join our Security Team. As a Hospital Security Officer, you will play an important role in helping to maintain a safe, calm, and supportive environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
This is a people-focused role where communication, teamwork, and professionalism are just as important as security awareness.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need to “fit a stereotype” to succeed in this role.
We’re particularly interested in people who:
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with a wide range of people
- Stay calm and confident in busy or challenging situations
- Work well as part of a team
- Show good judgement and a responsible approach to safety
- Are dependable and take pride in their work
Experience in security is helpful but not essential – we want skills, qualities and values.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Willing to work towards (and successfully obtain) SIA and CCTV badges.
Desirable criteria
- Holds SIA and CCTV badges
- GCSE English at grade A-C
Skills/Competencies
Essential criteria
- Ability to follow instructions both verbal and written
- Communicates effectively
- Able to speak, read and write a good standard of English
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Confidentiality
- Demonstrates an understanding of Dignity and Respect
- Understanding of Health and Safety
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of an NHS organisation or similar environment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Basic knowledge of health and safety in a working environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a hospital\healthcare\care home environment
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to complete work records accurately
- Able to work to schedules, procedures and deadlines
- Ability to de-escalate conflict situations through negotiation
- Ability to use reasonable, necessary and proportionate force when appropriate
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Steve Breen
- Job title
- Facilities Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01535 294231
- Additional information
if you have any queries regarding this vacancy please contact:
Mukhtar Gulfraz
Security and Car Parking Manager | AGH Solutions Ltd
Telephone: 01535 292654
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