Control and Scheduling Manager

Northern Security Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Security Ltd is seeking a Control and Scheduling Manager to lead the central monitoring function, ensuring safety of personnel and assets while driving continuous improvement across the Control Room. You will align workforce planning with operational needs and growth initiatives.

The role focuses on supervising a team of operators, coordinating rotas for 200+ security officers, and developing standard procedures to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in high-pressure environments.
• Strong understanding of data protection requirements.
• Experience managing complex rotas and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel/Outlook/Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Control Room operators to high performance.
• Act as escalation point for incidents and staffing gaps.
• Ensure 24/7 Control Room coverage and operational continuity.
• Coordinate incident responses and liaison with emergency services as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Schedule optimization

Data protection

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Northern Security is entering an exciting phase of growth, and we are looking for a Control and Scheduling Manager to take ownership of our central monitoring and control function.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the effective coordination of operations, safeguarding personnel and assets, and driving continuous improvement across our Control Room.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping how our Control function evolves as the business scales.

The Control and Scheduling Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the central monitoring station, ensuring the safety of personnel and assets through effective surveillance, incident response, and workforce coordination.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, workforce planning, and continuous improvement across the Control Room function.

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, with flexibility required to support operational demands

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Control Room operators to maintain high performance standards
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues, including incidents and staffing gaps
• Ensure effective 24/7 Control Room coverage and operational continuity
• Coordinate responses to incidents, including liaison with emergency services where required

Workforce Planning & Scheduling

• Manage and optimise rotas for 200+ security officers, working towards structured and efficient scheduling
• Improve visibility and forward planning of shifts to support operational stability
• Cover and coordinate gaps due to annual leave, sickness, and short-notice changes
• Support the development of a flexible workforce, including zero-hours coverage solutions

Operational Improvement & Strategy

• Analyse operational data and control room logs to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement
• Contribute to the growth and development of Control Room services and future contracts
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and emergency response processes

People, Training & Compliance

• Liaise with HR and Operations on recruitment, succession planning, and workforce requirements
• Oversee the distribution and tracking of training plans to ensure full compliance across all sites
• Ensure adherence to data protection, compliance, and industry standards

Systems & Infrastructure

• Monitor and report on the performance and maintenance of control room systems and equipment
• Support continuous improvement of systems and processes

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage teams in high-pressure situations
• Strong understanding of data protection and compliance requirements
• Experience managing complex rotas and workforce planning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, including stakeholder management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Particularly in Excel, Outlook and Teams)

Advantageous Experience

• Experience within a security, control room, or emergency dispatch environment
• Currently hold an SIA License

Key Competencies

• Decisive and calm under pressure
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and confident in handling critical situations