Security Manager - 50 hours per week

CIS Security; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (HSF)

Perk Box (HSF)

Cycle to work scheme

Tailored Site Uniform

First class training

Career development

Long service & Employee Recognition

Job summary

CIS Security is recruiting a Security Manager for a high-footfall commercial workspace near Old Street, London. The role demands a confident, organised security lead to manage a team of officers and supervise a robust security operation.

You will oversee the security strategy, daily operations, and reporting, ensuring adherence to site policies, KPI targets, and client requirements. A strong emphasis on leadership, communication and risk management is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed SIA security professional.
• At least 2 years proven management experience.
• Ability to lead and motivate a supervisory team.
• Strong IT skills with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Coordinate back-office function and provide strategic direction.
• Demonstrate gravitas, resilience and reporting capability.
• Experience in risk assessment and security planning.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of employment law and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with staff, visitors and management to maintain strong customer relations.
• Manage the Site Operational Working Roster and daily changes.
• Communicate operational developments to the customer in writing and verbally.
• Oversight of On Site Security Operations to align with policies.
• Keep customer updated on security issues and incidents.
• Assist in investigations and document actions taken.
• Develop staff through training and team-building activities.
• Record and deliver site training as required.
• Attend weekly site meetings and report performance.
• Maintain sickness/late records for performance reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Management experience

Strategic planning

Data reporting

Presentations

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Auditing

Risk assessment

Security planning

Employment law

Education

SIA Licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

CIS Security have an exciting opportunity available for a Security Manager at a modern, high-footfall commercial workspace near Old Street. The building features contemporary office space, a busy flow of occupiers, visitors and contractors, and requires a confident, organised and visible security lead who can uphold strong operational standards.

You will be responsible for effectively managing the Security team, ensuring all activity is delivered in line with site policies and procedures. You will also ensure the customer is fully briefed and updated on any security-related matters, while monitoring team performance against agreed KPIs and embedding robust performance-management processes to achieve operational excellence.

Information

• Position: Security Manager
• Location: London (EC1Y)
• Salary: £59,416.80 per annum
• Hours: 50 hours per week
• Shifts: Monday to Friday - Days / Flexibility to business needs

Job Requirements

• SIA Licence required
• Must have proven management experience of at least 2 years
• Ability to organise and motivate team of supervisors to guarantee optimum performance of the wider security team
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to coordinate and provide strategic direction to an administrative back-office function
• Gravitas and Resilience to work through complex requirements
• The ability to compile and understand statistics and reports to a high strategic level
• Leadership and ability to follow plans through to completion
• To be well versed in Employment Law and maximising performance
• Experience of security risk assessment, physical security planning
• Presentation skills (ability to develop and deliver formal presentations)
• Time management & Organisational skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, including report writing.
• Attention to detail is imperative and auditing skills are an advantage
• Flexibility, reliability & being able to workdays / nights & weekends to suit the needs of the contract.

Job Duties

• Liaise and maintain good customer service relationships with site staff, visitors, customers and management team. To manage an effective working relationship with all, whilst representing the site and CIS-Security Ltd.
• Manage and maintain the Site Operational Working Roster. Amend and implement any changes as required on a daily basis.
• Maintain effective communication, both verbal and written, with the customer, always ensuring the customer is aware of all operational developments.
• Carry out any tasks and report back as directed or instructed by the customer.
• Effectively manage On Site Security Operations ensuring that Officers are working in line with Site Policies and Procedures at all times.
• Ensure the Customer is fully briefed and updated regarding any security issues that arise.
• Assist in Security investigations into any loss, damage or other incidents affecting property, visitors or staff.
• Focus on Team Building, training and development of staff from all site based service partners.
• Manage, Record, and Deliver, Site Training as required to all Officers in line with Customer / CIS requirements. Site training to be performed during weekdays wherever possible and the Site Training Matrix must be maintained and managed at all times.
• Attend meetings as requested by the customer and make representation at weekly site meetings
• Oversee the collation of Sickness / lateness records daily and update ready for performance related meetings and monthly reporting
• Conduct fact find and disciplinary meetings - Assisting with official investigations and take meeting minutes.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure all contract manning requirements are managed and met on a weekly basis; and arrange response cover as required in liaison with CIS Control Room. Manage and implement all requests for additional security cover and where necessary obtain only additional trained staff.
• Ensure that all contractual requirements are fulfilled on a daily basis and maintain up to date records of it.
• Demonstrate proactive management of the Security Team.
• Provide relief / break cover for Security Officers if required.
• Ensure all Logbooks and Registers are maintained in accordance with the Company and the Customer requirements.
• Ensure the Assignment Instructions are always maintained / in date and staff are fully aware of any changes to policies and procedures immediately.
• Ensure that all security personnel under your management are fully acquainted with the Assignment Instructions, Emergency Procedures and any other instructions issued by CIS / Customer.
• Set high personal standards for others to follow.
• Maintain a good level of morale and discipline within the team taking into consideration their welfare.
• Ensure that all staff are regularly briefed.
• Liaise with the Customer and CIS Account Manager on all matters relating to the security of the premises, including, reporting on matters of discipline and welfare.
• Ensure that an effective handover takes place at the end of the night shift with the
• Site Manager: and, that all Keys, Equipment and Documentation are properly accounted for. This should be recorded in a separate log. Any discrepancies, faults or malfunctions should be immediately reported to the CIS Account Manager.
• Communicate all matters in writing and verbally to all members of staff ensuring continuity.

Job Responsibilities

• Security Strategy and Planning
  • Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies and plans for the commercial building.
  • Conduct risk assessments and identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Stay informed about the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Establish and enforce security policies and procedures to safeguard the building, its occupants, and assets in accordance with customers policies and procedures.
  • Regularly review and update security policies to adapt to changing threats and organisational needs.
• Surveillance and Access Control
  • Monitor security systems for any suspicious activity and respond promptly to security incidents.
• Collaboration with Other Departments
  • Work closely with building management to integrate security measures seamlessly into daily operations.
  • Collaborate with external security agencies and law enforcement to enhance overall security.
• Emergency Response and Crisis Management
  • Develop and implement emergency response plans for various scenarios (e.g., fire, natural disasters, security breaches) in line with the customers procedures and policies
  • Conduct regular training exercises with staff and tenants to ensure readiness for emergencies.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting
  • Investigate security incidents, breaches, and violations, and report findings to relevant stakeholders.
  • Document and maintain records of security incidents and actions taken.
  • Together with Building Manager Implement corrective actions to prevent recurring incidents.

Benefits

• Health care plan (HSF)
• Perk Box (HSF) - discounts & offers from cinema tickets to days out
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tailored Site Uniform
• First class training allowing you to develop your skills
• A view for career development
• Long service & Employee Recognition awards
• And much more!!

A globally recognised Security Solutions Specialist delivering service excellence, to our Customers, Colleagues, and Communities. CIS is an independently owned business providing professional security solutions across the UK and Ireland. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They have a sense of belonging and togetherness that manifests itself in operational excellence and world-class customer service. CIS Security is a multi-award-winning company, recently being awarded World's Happiest Workplace in 2025.

At CIS Security Ltd, we do not just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our Customers, Colleagues, and Communities. CIS Security Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All employment is decisions are based on qualifications, quality, and business needs.

Due to the volume of applications, if we have not contacted you within three weeks of initial contact then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.