Guard Force Manager

Staffline; East Knighton; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solution provider is seeking a Guardforce Manager for their UK operations. This full-time position in Winfrith involves overseeing the security team, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional service to the client. The ideal candidate will possess management experience and a relevant qualification, with strengths in staff leadership and operational excellence. This role offers a supportive work environment and professional development opportunities, including a workplace pension and health benefits.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme

Life Assurance benefit

Financial support for SIA Licence

Contributory Healthcare Scheme

Employee discount schemes

Free uniform

Responsibilities

• Direct the Security Team according to client security plans.
• Develop training schemes and deliver training for new staff.
• Implement G4S processes and manage health and safety.

Skills

Management experience

Staff management

Problem-solving

Training & development

Compliance knowledge

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Guardforce Manager Winfrith

G4S is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Security Manager to join the team within the UK Secure Solutions business unit. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Winfrith, Newburgh, Dorchester.

CV and Cover Letter please required for all applications.

Your Time at Work

• Location: Winfrith, Newburgh, Dorchester
• Salary: £46,668.15 Per Year
• Contract: Permanent, Full-time
• Hours: Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30, Friday 07:30 - 13:30
• Reporting to: Nuclear Operations Manager (North / South)

The Role

As the Guardforce Manager, you will act as the key interface for the delivery of the contract, serving as G4S' lead contact with the client site operation. You will be responsible for the leadership and management of the guardforce, consisting of Supervisors, Deputy Supervisors, and Security Officers, ensuring operational excellence and compliance in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leadership & People Management: Directing the Security Team in accordance with the client’s security and safety plan and additional client requirements. Managing all areas of staff management, including HR issues, performance appraisals, and holiday approvals. Proactively managing employee attendance and ensuring minimum staffing levels by managing rosters and arranging cover.
• Training & Development: Working with the client and Nuclear Operations Manager to develop training schemes, arranging and delivering training for new staff, providing coaching and mentoring, producing regular desktop exercises and participating in irregular security and safety exercises.
• Operations & Compliance: Implementing all client and G4S processes, writing and maintaining Security Instructions, managing health and safety, ensuring contractual and regulatory obligations, acting in a command and control role during events, reviewing incident reports.

The Ideal Candidate

• Management experience and a relevant qualification.
• Management experience of various categories of staff rank and positions within a diverse team environment.
• A proven track record in management of staff (please provide examples including team sizes, staff positions categories and sectors in your cover letter).
• The ability to deliver live solutions to problems in a developing environment.
• Experience conducting investigations and reviews.
• Experience handling HR processes such as grievances, disciplinary processes and disputes.

Key Information and Benefits

• Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 days in lieu of bank holidays, subject to work rotation).
• Financial Security: Workplace pension scheme and Life Assurance benefit.
• Professional Support: Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal.
• Health & Wellbeing: Contributory Healthcare Scheme and Eyecare vouchers.
• Perks: Employee discount schemes, referral programme, free parking.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for progression, training and development.
• Essentials: Free uniform provided.

Job ref: 1G4S (G275)

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