Security Co-ordinator

SSE PLC; Rochester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Security Co-ordinator at Medway Power Station, Kent. This permanent, full-time role focuses on safeguarding people, assets, and operations across SSE Thermal sites, working with SSE teams and security partners.

You will lead security operations, manage staffing, and drive improvements in security processes, with an emphasis on compliant reporting and incident management. A valid SIA licence is required.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence required.
• Experience leading security operations.
• Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships across internal teams and partners.
• Strong reporting and compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead site security operations with clear communication and incident reporting.
• Ensure staffing coverage and continuity of service during absences and peak periods.
• Deliver training and guidance to security personnel and contractors.
• Conduct security audits, inspections, patrols and risk reviews for access control and CCTV.
• Oversee access control systems and emergency response processes.

Skills

Security leadership

Stakeholder management

Team development

Security reporting

Incident escalation

Tools

Security systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Base Location:Medway Power Station, Kent

Salary:SS03 £30,684 - £36,666 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time

The role

As Security Co-ordinator, you'll be working closely with SSE and our security service partner, to achieve the highest standards of safety and security across SSE Thermal sites, ensuring the effective protection of people, assets, and operations.

Some of your other main accountabilities will include

• Leading site security operations, ensuring effective communication, incident reporting, escalation management, and strong collaboration between SSE teams, Group Security, and security service partners.
• Maintaining security resourcing through appropriate staffing levels, covering absences and peak demand periods, and ensuring continuity of service.
• Developing and supporting security personnel through delivering training, onboarding, and guidance to ensure compliance with site-specific security requirements and procedures.
• Conducting security audits, inspections, and patrols, monitoring compliance, identifying risks, and driving the timely resolution of issues relating to access control, CCTV, perimeter security, and emergency systems.
• Overseeing site access and continuous improvement initiatives by successfully managing access control systems, supporting emergency response activities, and enhancing security processes, systems, and asset protection measures.

To be successful in this role, we would love you to have;

• Extensive demonstrable security expertise, encompassing safety, security operations, and asset protection.
• The ability to build effective stakeholder relationships, involving collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and service partners to deliver a coordinated security service.
• Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams through providing clear direction, support, and motivation to maintain exceptional security standards.
• A strong understanding of security systems and reporting tools, including maintaining accurate records, producing reports, and managing security information effectively.
• Proven ability in driving continuous improvement by applying an organised and analytical approach to strengthen security processes, asset protection, and operational performance while holding a valid SIA Licence.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Pamela Hendry on [e-mail] or 01738 342002 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete an enhanced criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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