Security Manager

Compass Group PLC; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Industry-leading training and devlop.

Job summary

Compass Group PLC is seeking a senior Security Manager to lead on-site security operations at our Grimsby site. You will oversee a proactive security culture, manage a capable team, and drive service excellence while safeguarding people, property and assets.

The role requires strong leadership, incident management expertise, and a robust understanding of regulatory compliance. A valid SIA licence and UK driving licence are essential for this senior position within a market-leading organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading on-site security teams and operations.
• Strong knowledge of security systems and incident management.
• SIA licence and full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer service focused with calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the on-site security team to high standards.
• Own all security operations protecting people, property, and assets.
• Develop, review, and implement security policies, procedures, and emergency plans.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and site inspections; identify improvements.
• Monitor CCTV, access control, and alarm systems; ensure uptime.
• Investigate incidents, produce reports, and implement corrective actions.
• Build relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and external agencies.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and company policies.
• Promote vigilance, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

Leadership

Security management

Incident management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Customer service focus

Risk assessment

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Alarm systems

Job description

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of people, property, and assets while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery. Working closely with both operational teams and senior stakeholders, you'll drive a proactive security culture and ensure all security activities are delivered safely, compliantly, and effectively.,

• Lead, manage, and develop the on-site security team, setting high standards of performance and professionalism.
• Take ownership of all security operations, ensuring the protection of people, property, and assets.
• Develop, review, and implement security policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and site inspections, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and oversee security systems including CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
• Investigate incidents, produce detailed reports, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and external agencies.
• Deliver security expertise and operational insight to support business objectives and service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
• Promote a culture of vigilance, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
• Proven experience in a Security Manager, Security Operations Manager, or similar leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of security operations, incident management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to build credibility and trust.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make effective decisions in challenging situations.
• Experience conducting investigations, risk assessments, and managing security-related incidents.
• Holds a valid SIA licence.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Competitive salary package
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Access to industry-leading training and development programmes
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discounts and recognition schemes
• Opportunity to work within a market-leading organisation supporting critical operations