Control Room Supervisor

City Group Recruitment; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Control Room Supervisor for its Greenwich location. The role demands excellent leadership and communication skills, with responsibilities including managing the control room shift, ensuring compliance, and overseeing health and safety during operations. Candidates must have prior supervisory experience in a control room, a valid SIA Licence, and strong attention to detail. The position requires working in a fast-paced environment and offers a competitive pay rate of £16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a similar control-room or supervisory role.
• Valid SIA Licence and DBS check.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the control room shift.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed on time.
• Maintain accurate staffing hours in the system.
• Monitor the Mobile Team: welfare checks and alarm responses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

MS Office

SmartTask

Job description

Job Opportunity: Control Room Supervisor

Location: Greenwich Control Room

Pay Rate: £16.00

SIA Required: Yes

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Average Hours: 48 per week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Control Room Supervisor to join our team at the Greenwich Control Room. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make quick decisions in a fast‑paced environment. You will work closely with Operations Managers, Schedulers, Mobile Services and senior management to ensure smooth service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership & Compliance: Lead and manage the control room shift.
• Ensure all paperwork and documentation are completed on time.
• Maintain accurate staffing hours in the system.
• Oversee the Health & Safety of staff during out‑of‑hours operations.
• Schedule and deploy site personnel.
• Keep the SmartTask system fully updated.
• Communicate changes promptly to relevant staff.
• Monitor the Mobile Team: welfare checks and alarm responses.
• Ensure accurate booking on/off times and escalate issues as needed.
• Handle last‑minute client requests efficiently.
• Escalate complaints, incidents, sickness or staffing concerns.
• Complete daily reports and handovers.
• Add new staff and subcontractors to the system accurately.
• Respond to customer calls including Houston Lawrence and Pride monitoring services.

Requirements

• Must have previous experience in a similar control-room or supervisory role.
• Valid SIA Licence and DBS check.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office and general IT systems.
• Previous security industry experience is highly desirable.

City Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or age.