Head of Security - NEC

Manchester Arndale; Hall Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company seeks a Security and Traffic Manager to oversee safety and security at NEC Group Venues. Responsibilities include managing senior team members, ensuring efficient operations, and building relationships with security stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in event management and risk assessment, contributing to a safe and efficient venue experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in events or sporting fields.
• Experience at high footfall locations.
• Knowledge of risk management.

Responsibilities

• Line manage and lead the team of Senior Security and Traffic Managers.
• Manage the P and L for the security and traffic elements of the FM contract.
• Annually review all strategic security documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Role overview

To provide the most safe, secure and welcoming venues in the UK at the NEC Group Venues, by leading and driving the security strategy, along with all security and traffic operations for the NEC Group venues, (Exhibitions, Arenas and Conventions). To synchronise and coordinate the wider security and operational teams to ensure a smooth delivery and safety of all stakeholders.

To provide strategic insight into best practice and technology solutions to achieve a world class operation. Responsible for ensuring those delivery methodologies are applied and achieve the most cost effective and innovative solutions for customer pursuits and identifying business wide programmes that improve productivity within approved costs for OCS and the NEC Campus and wider Group.

Build strong security relationships with local and national security stakeholders across all sectors that OCS and NEC Group operate within.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Role

• Line manage and lead the team of Senior Security and Traffic Managers across the contract.
• Manage the P and L for the security and traffic elements of the FM contract.
• Work closely with the central services team, who manage the colleague journey.
• Annually review all strategic security documentation, including security strategy, security plan and security risk assessments.
• Provide accurate and timely management reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• In conjunction with the NEC Group, create and deliver a programme of training and exercising, including tabletop training.
• Build relationships with local policing and CTSA’s.
• Share best practice across the venues division, along with a monthly newsletter

Requirements

• Experience of working in the event or sporting fields.
• Experience of working at high footfall locations.
• Knowledge of risk management.

Core expectations

A can do attitude, and the ability to provide strategic leadership whilst still being involved in the operation where necessary.

Working arrangements

40 hours per week, usually Monday to Friday however the working hours are dependent on event activity, with time to be self-managed, some weekend work will be required around events.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.