Security Operations Lead – London

Pinkerton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinkerton is seeking a Security Operations Manager to lead safety and security for client-occupied facilities in London, overseeing access control, CCTV, and security system deployments.

You will drive risk assessments, security awareness training, and incident response while liaising with local law enforcement and security agencies. The role requires flexibility to work from the London HQ and regular office presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security management or related field; 5–7 years progressive experience in security operations within a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Coordinate access to client‑occupied areas, manage security alarms and CCTV systems, and ensure effective use of automated access control systems.
• Conduct security inspections as needed, implement counter‑terrorist measures with local management, assist in risk categorization, and identify security requirements.
• Implement physical security policies, conduct compliance checks, and maintain a Local Security Procedures document.
• Provide regular security awareness training, ensure staff understanding of incident reporting protocols, and support security training initiatives.
• Establish and maintain communication with local law enforcement, security agencies, and building management at client locations. Facilitate security measures for client events as necessary.
• Report and elevate security incidents, develop incident management plans, and participate in investigations into breaches when required.
• Ensure quality assurance for on‑site and off‑site security providers and supervise manned guarding services.
• Evaluate security intelligence, deliver reports and briefings to stakeholders, and record and analyze security‑related incidents.
• Coordinate communications for special event security tasks, conduct travel security risk assessments, and manage incident responses for client travelers.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Incident response

Security policy development

Liaison with law enforcement

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in security management

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Security management software

Job description

Pinkerton is seeking a Security Operations Manager to lead safety and security for client-occupied facilities in London, overseeing access control, CCTV, and security system deployments.

You will drive risk assessments, security awareness training, and incident response while liaising with local law enforcement and security agencies. The role requires flexibility to work from the London HQ and regular office presence.