Security Manager

DP World; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Security Manager to oversee operational Security activities across UK sites. The successful candidate will manage local security processes, liaise with external partners, and ensure compliance with regulations while maintaining top-tier security standards. They will also lead a team, conduct audits, and manage security incidents in a supportive environment that prioritizes personal growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar Security management role within logistics, retail, or commercial.
• Good interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience with standard operating procedures and customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of operational Security activities.
• Define local control processes for security of people and assets.
• Conduct operational checks including inspections and audits.

Skills

Security management experience

Understanding of GDPR legislation

Strong Communication skills

Ability to interact with all levels

Experience with audits and risk assessments

Education

TAPA A & C FSR, TSR & PSR qualifications

Job description

DP World are currently recruiting for a Security Manager to lead in the management of operational Security activities for sites in the UK with a base in either Coventry or Hinckley. You will be the local Security point of contact for site colleagues, 3rd parties (vendors, customers, landlords etc.), local law enforcement, regional Security team and Group e.g. Fraud dept.

About the role:

• Define and maintain local control processes to achieve security of people and assets including customer inventory, operational facilities, equipment and company property, utilising manned guarding, security equipment and remote monitoring.
• Control of Access control systems including access levels.
• Management of external Security suppliers and collaboration with high value distribution partners including set reviews of expected KPI’s & daily performance - MBRs/QBRs etc.
• Cost efficient security - identify savings whilst maintaining top-tier security standards through efficient resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Technical Specialists for operational change control.
• Conduct operational checks including inspections and audits (including TAPA) that hold local Management and vendors accountable for maintaining set security expectations and complying with controls.
• Point of contact for customer security representatives and adherence to all customer security requirements.
• Escalate risk, incidents and compliance issues to Operational Security lead, Operational Management and Site Management in a timely manner.
• Management of security incidents – promptly creating alerts, notifications and corresponding reporting. Liaison with law enforcement, DPW Operations and insurance, plus vendors.
• Report all equipment failure, issues & close out solutions with local Facilities teams to ensure no temporary gaps.
• Collaborate with Group functions, Operations, Security and Fraud.
• Maintain relationships with local law enforcement, supply chain professionals and businesses in proximity of operational sites for intelligence sharing etc.
• Maintain good relations with internal Operational Management, to provide adequate support.
• Responsibility to ensure sites remain compliant with regulations, laws and SIA requirements.

Your Key Skills:

• Experience in similar or related Security management role within industries including Logistics, Retail, commercial, enforcement of defence.
• Good understanding and application of GDPR legislation.
• Preferred qualifications/accreditations include TAPA A & C FSR, TSR & PSR.
• Strong Communication skills (able to train and motivate staff, including 3rd party security guards) Manage time & attendance and general HR related issues.
• Ability to interact with personnel at all levels internally and externally.
• Experience with audits and risk assessments, investigations, assignment instructions, standard operating procedures and customer standards.
• Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills including written and oral to deal with a wide range of customers both internal and external.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

To Change What's Possible For Everyone

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

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