Security Manager

City Group Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Security Manager to lead security operations at a retail site in Tunbridge Wells. The role requires strong leadership skills, previous security management experience, and a flexible working hours arrangement, including weekends. You will be responsible for overseeing daily security operations, managing a team, and ensuring a safe environment for staff and customers.

Benefits

Career development and progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Training and upskilling opportunities

Pension, uniform provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a security management or senior supervisory role (retail preferred).
• SIA Door Supervisor Licence (CCTV Licence desirable).
• Competent with report writing and basic IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day security operations for the site.
• Lead, motivate and manage a team of security officers.
• Act as the key point of contact for all security incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Incident management

Job description

Job Title: Security Manager
Location: Tunbridge Wells (TN1)
Salary: GBP16.50 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Flexibility required mixture of day and night coverage; Saturdays required initially

Job Description

My client is seeking a confident and experienced Retail Security Manager to take full ownership of security operations at a busy retail site. You'll be responsible for ensuring the safety of staff and customers, managing a team of officers, and maintaining high security standards across the premises.

This is a hands-on management role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is ready to lead by example.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day security operations for the site
• Lead, motivate and manage a team of security officers
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and customers
• Conduct risk assessments and on-site audits
• Act as the key point of contact for all security incidents and investigations
• Collaborate with store management and emergency services
• Ensure visibility across both day and night shifts by managing your hours flexibly
• Work every Saturday initially to support peak hours
• Monitor CCTV systems and write clear incident reports
• Provide ongoing coaching and development to your team

Requirements

• Previous experience in a security management or senior supervisory role (retail preferred)
• SIA Door Supervisor Licence (CCTV Licence desirable)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible with working hours including evenings and weekends
• Confident handling incidents and maintaining professional conduct
• Competent with report writing and basic IT systems

What they can Offer

• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Training and upskilling opportunities
• Pension, uniform provided

City Group is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from candidates irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, marital status, religious belief, sexual orientation, disability, or age.