Security Operations Coordinator

Securitas UK; Basildon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas UK in Basildon is seeking a Security Operations Coordinator to support security operations and ensure smooth running behind the scenes. You will coordinate with the site security manager and client, applying organisational skills and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

You will combine operational support with administrative duties, develop your skills, and work with diverse stakeholders to deliver a professional, high-standard service.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience where relevant.
• Experience operating and maintaining physical security systems such as access control and CCTV.
• Eligibility to obtain SC clearance.
• Able to prioritise workload independently.
• Control and handling of classified material.
• Security administration experience.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Flexible, professional attitude with ability to work under pressure.
• Aptitude to coordinate and lead projects from design to completion.
• Strong IT skills and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide all security related advice and guidance to the business in line with policy.
• Programme contractual security management including information and material accounting.
• Oversee physical security: visitor management, CCTV, access control and contracts.
• Manage, motivate and develop security resources.
• Contribute to security-related business planning and stakeholder communication.
• Monitor third-party security service provision.
• Support security awareness, education and training.
• Provide data and reporting on security activities.

Skills

Managerial experience

Security systems knowledge

SC clearance eligibility

Prioritise workload

Handling classified material

Security administration

Right to work in UK (5-year history)

Work under pressure

Coordinate and lead projects

Strong IT skills

Strong English communication

Job description

We’re Hiring: Security Operations Coordinator!

Location: Basildon,SS14 3EL

Pay: £41,700 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week: Monday - Friday working 8am - 4pm

Grade: 3.1 Site Based

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

As a Security Operations Coordinator at Securitas, you'll do more than support security operations, you'll help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your organisation, attention to detail, and proactive approach will play a vital role in supporting the security team, the site security manager and our client, ensuring high standards are maintained across a fast-paced and dynamic environment

As a Security Operations Coordinator, you will be a key point of coordination. You'll combine operational support with administrative expertise to help deliver an efficient, professional, and seamless service. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, work closely with a variety of stakeholders, and make a meaningful contribution to a team that values excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Security Operations Coordinator where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way

Responsibilities

Job Description

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Provide all security related advice and guidance to the business in line with company and government policy
• Programme contractual security management to include whole life accounting of information and material, promulgation and compliance with security aspects for all projects and government contracts
• Physical security responsibilities, including visitor management, security systems oversight, and the coordination of perimeter detection, CCTV, access control and associated contracts
• Manage, motivate and develop all security related resources
• Contribute proactively to business planning for security to support the delivery of current and future business
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor the 3rd party supplier provision of security services including manned guarding and security system maintenance
• Support all awareness, education and training related to security
• Provide data and reporting on all security activities

Note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Managerial experience where relevant
• Experience operating and maintaining physical security systems, such as access control and CCTV
• Eligibility to obtain SC clearance
• Able to prioritise workload independently
• Control and handling of classified material
• Security administration experience
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
• Flexible, professional attitude with the ability to work under pressure
• Aptitude to coordinate and lead projects from design to completion to achieve required outputs to time, cost and quality standards
• Strong IT skills
• Strong communication skills in English; both written and spoken

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation

People – We open our eyes to all that’s good

Purpose – We make your world a safer place

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

So What You Can Expect

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you’re able to:

• Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
• Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
• Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

Take the next step your career journey

Join a team that values you start your career with Securitas UK today.