Security Operations Leader | Lead, Collaborate & Protect

Right Now Recruitment; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Senior leadership role

International organisation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Right Now Group in London Heathrow area is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead a security operation within a highly secure, specialist logistics environment. You will report to senior management and work across the business to ensure security is integrated into everyday operations.

The role focuses on people leadership, decision-making, and hands-on improvement of security procedures, CCTV/alarm systems and incident handling, with strong collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Security Operations, Protection or Risk Management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a security team.
• Knowledge of physical/site security, access control, CCTV and alarms.
• Experience managing incidents and investigations in secure environments.
• Able to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the security function.
• Lead, manage, support and develop members of the security team.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability and high standards across the department.
• Collaborate with senior management, operational teams and other departments.
• Oversee site security procedures, security coverage and incident response.
• Manage access control, badging, visitor screening and credential-management processes.
• Coordinate responses to security incidents and investigations.
• Ensure investigations are documented and resolved to conclusion.

Skills

Security Operations

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Incident Management

Access Control

CCTV & Alarms

Stakeholder Management

Decision Making Under Pressure

Job description

Right Now Group in London Heathrow area is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead a security operation within a highly secure, specialist logistics environment. You will report to senior management and work across the business to ensure security is integrated into everyday operations.

The role focuses on people leadership, decision-making, and hands-on improvement of security procedures, CCTV/alarm systems and incident handling, with strong collaboration across departments.