Operations Manager

Fairford Associates; Bingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider based in Bingham is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day security operations. This role requires a candidate with a strong leadership background, ideally from the Police or Armed Forces. The successful applicant will manage multiple sites, ensuring compliance with UK security regulations and building strong client relationships. Candidates should have five to ten years of operational security management experience and a valid SIA Licence. This position offers opportunities for personal growth in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of operational security management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of UK security regulations.
• Possess a UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day security operations across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with UK security industry standards.
• Recruit, train, and guide security personnel.

Skills

Leadership skills

Decision making under pressure

Knowledge of UK security regulations

Client relationship management

Mentoring and development

Education

Valid SIA Licence

Previous experience in security or military

Job description

Operations Manager

Location – Bingham, Nottinghamshire. The role is based here so you should reside no more the 45 minutes away

Salary Up to £42k

The Opportunity

My East Midlands based client is a long-established holder of SIA approved contractor status, providing a wide range of manned security services on a nationwide basis for clients located from the south coast to the north east in sectors such as corporate, retail, educational and logistics / distribution. Their service offering includes static guarding, keyholding, alarm response, mobile patrols, CCTV monitoring and K9 security. I am currently working in partnership with them to appoint a hands‑on Operations Manager to work closely with the COO. We are seeking a proven leader, ideally from a Police or Armed Forces background, who can bring discipline, operational expertise, and passion for excellence to their security operations. This Nottingham based role offers a great opportunity to join a growing organisation and where there is opportunity for personal growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the day-to-day security operations across multiple sites and contracts
• Support, mentor, and develop security teams to deliver a first-class service
• Ensure full compliance with UK security industry standards and regulations
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service delivery and communication / liaison
• Oversee incident response, investigations, and accurate reporting
• Recruit, train, and guide security personnel to success
• Delegate tasks to appropriate colleagues
• Assist with the sales process
• Conduct regular audits to ensure continuous improvement of standards
• Oversee other key elements such as discipline, H&S, company vehicles, control room, projects etc

About You

• Ideally have an ex-Police / Military or strong manned security industry background
• Five to ten years of operational security management experience
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure
• In-depth knowledge of UK security regulations
• Valid SIA Licence (or eligibility to obtain, frontline preferred)
• Flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to the highest standards
• Reside no more than 45 minutes from the head office
• Possess a UK driving licenseHave a passion for continuous improvement and innovation

We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers