Regional Security Director: Growth, Strategy & Excellence

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Group in the UK is seeking an exceptional Divisional Director - Security North to lead regional business performance, customer success, operational excellence and profitable growth across our Security division.

This field-based leadership role will oversee large multi-site operations, develop strategic customer relationships with executive stakeholders, deliver mobilisations and contract renewals, and drive continuous improvement across the region.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership experience within Security or Integrated Services.
• Proven responsibility for regional or divisional performance.
• Experience leading large, multi-site teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional revenue, profitability and operational performance.
• Develop strategic customer relationships with executive stakeholders.
• Oversee large multi-site leadership teams and mobilisations.
• Drive contract renewals, growth initiatives and service expansion.
• Champion governance, risk management and compliance.
• Support new business growth and bids with strategic input.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Customer relationship management

Operational excellence

Commercial acumen

Change management

Talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Non-Frontline SIA Licence

Job description

Field Based | Northern Region

Kingdom is seeking an exceptional

Divisional Director - Security North

Field Based | Northern Region

Kingdom is seeking an exceptional Divisional Director - Security North to lead regional business performance, customer success, operational excellence and profitable growth across our Security division.

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for a significant operational portfolio, leading large multi-site teams, developing strategic customer relationships and delivering sustainable business growth. Working closely with Executive Leadership, you will help shape and execute Kingdom's long-term strategy while ensuring exceptional service delivery across the region.

About Kingdom

The Kingdom Group delivers award-winning service solutions across Security, Cleaning, Recruitment and Training. With annual revenues exceeding £300m, a workforce of more than 11,500 colleagues, and services delivered across 5,000+ sites, Kingdom is one of the UK's largest and most respected service providers.

Our commitment to innovation, operational excellence and CARE-led service delivery continues to drive growth throughout the UK and internationally.

The Role

As Divisional Director - Security North, you will lead regional business performance, customer success, operational excellence and profitable growth across the Northern Region.

This is a field-based role working Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, with flexibility required to meet the needs of the business. The role may also include occasional travel to our head office in Newton-le-Willows.

As Divisional Director, You Will Be Accountable For

• Regional revenue, profitability, EBITDA and operational performance.
• Customer retention, service excellence and strategic account growth.
• Leading and developing high-performing regional leadership teams.
• Delivering major mobilisations, contract renewals and business transformation initiatives.
• Driving operational excellence, compliance, governance and risk management.
• Supporting new business growth, strategic bids and service expansion.
• Championing innovation, technology and continuous improvement.
• Strengthening Kingdom's reputation and position within the security sector.
  
  

You will act as a senior ambassador for Kingdom, building executive-level customer relationships and ensuring services consistently exceed expectations while delivering long-term value.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Senior operational leadership experience within the Security Industry or Integrated Services sector.
• Proven responsibility for regional or divisional operational and financial performance.
• Experience leading large, multi-site operational teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of profitable growth.
• Experience managing executive-level customer relationships.
• Experience delivering complex mobilisations, strategic transformation and organisational change.
• Experience operating within Board-approved governance and commercial frameworks.
  
  

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strategic and commercial leadership.
• Customer and stakeholder management.
• Operational excellence and performance improvement.
• Business growth and value creation.
• Financial, risk and compliance management.
• Innovation and digital transformation.
• Change leadership.
• Influencing and decision-making.
• Talent development and succession planning.
• Collaborative, customer-focused and results-driven approach.
  
  

Essential Requirements

Licences

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Non-Frontline SIA Licence.
  
  

Screening Requirements

Successful Applicants Must Be Able To Provide

• Five-year checkable employment history.
• Minimum of two satisfactory references.
• Successful credit check.
• Right to work in the UK.
  
  

Why Join Kingdom?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, growing organisation where you can make a significant impact on business performance, customer outcomes and future strategy.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic direction, drive operational excellence and play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of Kingdom's Security division.

If you are an experienced senior leader with the vision, commercial acumen and operational expertise to drive regional success, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to join Kingdom as our Divisional Director - Security North.