Security Contracts Officer

Connect2Kent; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local managed service provider in Maidstone is seeking a security contract administrator to monitor and manage security services across various sites. The role includes auditing contracts, conducting risk assessments, and supporting the development of emergency procedures. Applicants should have experience in facilities management and public sector operations. The position offers a hybrid work environment and does not require weekend work.

Benefits

No weekend working

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Must have experience in facilities management and contract administration.
• Experience working in the public sector is required.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and audit security service contracts for compliance.
• Update and maintain security files for each building.
• Administer and operate security arrangements daily.
• Make recommendations for operational security efficiencies.
• Develop on-site emergency procedures in line with security strategy.
• Respond to security incidents and provide follow-up reports.
• Deliver an agreed planned security audit program.
• Conduct security risk assessments for various company needs.
• Maintain a customer-focused service approach.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Contract administration/management

Risk assessment experience

Team collaboration

Public sector partnership working

Job description

About Us

Connect2Kent provides a managed service across all sectors providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into Kent County Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role

Evaluate site/building requirements and make recommendations for security (man guarding, key holding, out‑of‑hours support and vacant sites) across the premises portfolio. Support the Security Contracts Officer in the administration and monitoring of the delivery of the security services across KCC's estate ensuring they are delivered to a high standard. This may include conducting on‑site assessments, security risk assessment and data management as agreed by the Security Contracts Officer.

What is the day‑to‑day of the role

• Monitor and complete administration of the security service contracts by conducting a programme of regular site audits against pre‑defined criteria to ensure that the appropriate standards are being met. Identify and report any noncompliance with appropriate recommendations for agreement by the security contracts officer.
• Ensure that the security file for each building is up to date and regularly updated and appropriate to include risk assessments, specifications, any compliance data (DPIA), out‑of‑hours/emergency arrangements and key holding arrangement are in place in line with the security strategy and framework.
• Provide effective administration and day‑to‑day operation of the security arrangements including raising and implementing change control notices, performance monitoring and invoice validation.
• Make recommendations for operational security efficiencies within Kent County Council buildings.
• In line with the security framework, advise and support development of on‑site emergency procedures for sites, covering a range of eventualities that meet the KCC security strategy requirements.
• Work under the direction of the security contracts officer to respond to security incidents, liaising with contractors, services and where necessary emergency services and provide follow‑up reports and information.
• Deliver a planned security audit program as agreed with the security contracts officer, visiting sites and producing audit findings reports.
• Undertake security risk assessments and implement required actions in agreement with the security contracts officers with contractors in line with the needs of the business for events, demonstrations and one‑off activities across the KCC estate.
• Responsible for delivering a customer‑centric approach and displaying customer focused, professional and empathetic behaviour. Provide excellent service putting the customer at the heart of every aspect of the work.
• Responsible for identifying and planning innovation opportunities, proactively embracing new ways of working. Consistently looking at the current way of working to see how this can be improved.

Required Skills and Qualification

• Experience of working in facilities management and contract administration/management.
• Experience of working within the public sector.
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments.
• Experience of a one team approach and working collaboratively within a wider team.
• Experience of partnership working within a public sector or other relevant settings at different levels.

Benefits

• No weekend working
• Hybrid working

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Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.