Contracts Manager

Meridian Business Support; Bath; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm in Bath is seeking a Security Contract Manager to oversee operational site security and lead security teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in security management, team leadership, and a passion for service excellence. A driving licence is essential, and an SIA Licence is advantageous. This is a permanent role with full-time hours, Monday to Friday, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of people.
• Experience in security management.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational site security delivery.
• Lead a team of security officers.
• Conduct risk assessments across the estate.

Skills

Leadership

Operational security management

Service excellence

Risk assessments

Education

SIA Licence

Driving licence

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Security Contract Manager to join a leading security company based in Yeovil. This is a permanent opportunity suited to individuals with strong experience in static guarding, asset management, and proven people‑leadership capabilities. Ideal for candidates with experience supporting aviation, aerospace or large‑scale critical infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of operational site security, as well as the front of house team
• Lead a large team of security officers and the front of house team in the delivery of a first‑class security service
• Conduct and monitor staff appraisals and encourage further development
• Staff training and development, with monthly reporting of progress
• Rota management
• Implementation of policies, SOP’s, AI’s, emergency preparedness etc.
• Incident management and response
• Safeguard various assets to include people, buildings and information
• Assist with the long‑term strategic planning of the security function
• Oversee the operation of security systems
• Cross‑functional working with the Property and Facilities teams
• Conduct risk assessments and threat analysis across the estate
• Ensure alignment with aviation‑sector regulatory expectations and site‑specific compliance standards

Qualifications

• SIA Licence is advantageous, if this has run out, we can apply again, but you will need fulfilthe requirement to obtain this
• Driving licence is essential
• Experience of managing and leading a team of people
• Security Management experience (Preferable)
• Experience managing the delivery of operational security
• A passion for service excellence
• Experience implementing security strategy and policy – SOP’s etc.
• Experience of positively engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
• Experience working within aviation, aerospace, MoD, defence or other regulated/secure environments is highly desirable

Hours – 07:30‑16:30 (42 hours per week) – Monday to Friday

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

Job Info

• Job Title: Contracts Manager
• Company: Meridian Business Support
• Location: Bath, Somerset
• Posted:
• Closes:
• Sector: Other
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time