Orwell Logistics Park and Ransom Security Manager

Staffline; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK seeks a Security Manager to oversee daily security operations across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, managing personnel, and coordinating incident responses. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a background in security management. This position offers a competitive salary and a permanent contract with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Permanent contract

28 days leave including bank holidays

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate, Critical National Infrastructure, Police, or Military environments.
• Proven leadership managing large teams.
• Knowledge of project management and H&S requirements.
• High integrity, professionalism, and effective communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and strategic planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety is prioritized in service delivery.
• Manage daily security operations.
• Stabilize the workforce and develop staffing plans.
• Ensure security personnel are trained and available.
• Coordinate with contractors for resource support.
• Provide security resources for incident response.
• Review and update security instructions.
• Participate in monthly business reviews.
• Manage security team members according to HR policies.
• Provide leadership and guidance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership and teamwork abilities

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Innovation

Strong planning and organizational skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

Educational background in Maths, English, and IT

Security certification L3/L5 preferred

Job description

The G4S Security Manager position is key in supporting security operations at SZC Orwell Logistics Park and Ransoms Bus Operations Centre in Ipswich. This includes managing security across Warehousing, Access Control, Offices, Postal and Consolidation Center (PCC), Freight Management Facility, and Bus Operating Center.

The Security Manager will oversee the daily operational command and control of the security team at these locations, ensuring optimal use of assets to maximize security influence and compliance with G4S SSUK standards and SZC policies.

This role will also deputize for the Security Operations Manager - Off Site Infrastructure (OSI), who is their line manager.

Your Role and Compensation

Hourly salary of GBP 22.14, approximately GBP 51,807 per year. Work hours are 45 per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required for early/late shifts, nights, and weekends to support operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety is prioritized in service delivery.
• Manage daily security operations, ensuring effective use of assets and compliance with standards.
• Stabilize the workforce and develop staffing plans.
• Ensure security personnel are trained, equipped, and available.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, and principal contractors for resource support.
• Provide security resources for incident response and emergency support.
• Review and update security instructions and ensure personnel compliance.
• Participate in monthly business reviews and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Manage security team members according to HR policies.
• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports.
• Support associated sites operationally as needed.
• Ensure welfare standards for security personnel.
• Manage projects as required.
• Work with Freight Management team for service delivery and compliance.
• Manage PCC operations per PAS 97 standards.
• Attend coordination meetings with stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail, adaptability, and innovation.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Educational background in Maths, English, and IT.
• Security certification L3/L5 preferred.

Experience and Personal Qualities

• Experience in corporate, Critical National Infrastructure, Police, or Military environments.
• Proven leadership managing large teams.
• Knowledge of project management and H&S requirements.
• High integrity, professionalism, and effective communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and strategic planning abilities.

Professional and Occupational Requirements

• SIA Licence, Physical Intervention Qualification.
• NVQ L3 Management or higher.
• Ability to obtain National Security Clearance.
• UK Driving License.
• Five-year verifiable work history.

Benefits

Permanent contract, 28 days leave including bank holidays. G4S is a Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to inclusion and diversity.

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