Corporate Security Manager

Fairford Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Oxford is seeking a Corporate Security Manager to oversee a team of Security Officers. The successful candidate will ensure the provision of high-quality security services, demonstrate exceptional communication skills, and have experience in a corporate security environment or the police. This full-time position may require flexibility in working hours to support a 24/7 security service.

Benefits

Basic salary of £38,843

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate security environment or senior police role.
• Ability to manage a team and create effective relationships.
• Full manual UK driving license.
• SIA license required.
• Five-year checkable employment or educational history.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of nine full-time Security Officers.
• Advise on high-level security matters and policies.
• Ensure high standards of service and support are maintained.
• Oversee team performance and conduct monthly inspections.
• Assist in recruitment when necessary.

Skills

Team management

People skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

MS Office Suite

Negotiation skills

Job description

Corporate Security Manager (Permanent – Full-Time Predominately Mon-Fri 07 : 00-17 : 00 with some flexibility required.

Location – Oxford (Site based)

Basic £38,843 Company pension, Free on-site parking, referral programme, Sick pay etc

The Opportunity

My client was established over forty years ago to provide comprehensive security solutions for commercial and residential properties. They are currently collaborating with one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the UK and a pioneer in their field. The role will involve supporting both my client’s Security Team and their Customer, they are looking to appoint an experienced and professional security expert who can effectively manage and develop a team of Security Officers as well as acting as the key point of contact for their customer.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will be directly responsible for the management of nine full time Security Officers and will manage an effective roster that ensures the correct levels of cover are always in place.
• The role requires excellent people skills, the ability to advise on high level security matters, engage with stakeholders and external agencies and create effective security policies and procedures.
• Previous experience is required and therefore the role would suit someone already working within a corporate security environment or a senior role in the Police Force.
• We require candidates who can demonstrate exceptional written and verbal command of the English language, high levels of attention to detail and experience of supervising a team within a demanding corporate environment.
• The Manager will always ensure the highest standards of response and communications from the team are maintained, ensuring consistent high standards of service and support to all staff, contractors and clients.
• The Manager will oversee and support the Security team performance in all aspects of their role and will be responsible for ensuring monthly inspections are completed for all members of the team. Recruitment will also be required from time to time as the team grows or as replacements are required.
• Knowledge of security systems is required to advise on the best applications and to work closely with relevant contractors to ensure integration with the security personnel on site.
• Although the role will mainly consist of working Monday to Friday day shifts your security team will be providing security cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and as their Manager you will be expected to support the team and therefore it is essential that candidates are flexible in terms of working hours and understand the need to be available to provide advice outside of normal working hours.

About You

• You will have experience in managing a team and building effective team working relationships
• Possess a full manual UK driving licence, have strong co-ordination, planning and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly and approachable manner
• Ability to chair meetings
• Strong MS Office Suite skills
• Ability to effectively delegate to others, and explain what is required
• Confident and able to persuade and negotiate
• Experience of working in pharmaceutical or manufacturing industries is desirable
• Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be security screened in accordance with BS 7858 and as such will need to have a five-year checkable employment or educational history or able to provide evidence of any periods of unemployment. An SIA licence is required

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take ownership of a team of a site-based security team for a prestigious client, we’d love to hear from you.