Security Manager - Lead Large Team & Secure Operations

Ward Security; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Training & Career Development

Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

The role requires proven leadership, two years in security management, and a valid SIA CCTV Licence. A proactive, calm approach and focus on wellbeing are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience as a Security Manager.
• A valid SIA CCTV Licence.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of security systems, incident management, risk assessment and compliance standards.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, make sound decisions during emergencies and lead an effective response.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to Health & Safety, staff wellbeing and maintaining high operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the security team, providing operational and strategic leadership across recruitment, training and development.
• Manage day-to-day security operations including control room activities, scheduling, licensing and team support.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as the security lead in meetings with clients, tenants, local authorities and emergency services.
• Develop and maintain security procedures, conduct risk assessments and implement suitable solutions for the estate.
• Oversee CCTV and access control while ensuring data protection and compliance with procedures.
• Lead emergency response and contingency planning, making decisions under pressure and guiding the on-site team.
• Support estate events and wider operations with a practical, hands-on problem-solving approach.

Skills

Security leadership

SIA CCTV Licence

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Security systems

Incident management

Risk assessment

Compliance standards

Calm under pressure

Emergency response

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Health & Safety

Job description

The role requires proven leadership, two years in security management, and a valid SIA CCTV Licence. A proactive, calm approach and focus on wellbeing are essential for success in this position.