Contract Manager - Security

Anchor Group Services; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 37,800 - 46,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

EV Company Car

Job summary

A leading security services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Account Manager to manage the prestigious Peel portfolio. This role involves leading over 80 security professionals, ensuring operational excellence across various sites. The ideal candidate will have multi-site security management experience and strong leadership skills. This is an opportunity to drive continuous improvement and develop client relationships in a significant national account. Competitive salary and car allowance included.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing national security operations.
• Proven ability to lead large teams effectively.
• Familiarity with KPIs and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a workforce of 80+ security professionals.
• Oversee operational delivery and service excellence.
• Manage client relationships and contract governance.
• Ensure compliance with standards and KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio.

Skills

Multi-site / national security management experience

Strong leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Commercial awareness

KPI-driven

Valid frontline SIA Licence

Compliance management

Health & Safety management

Job description

North West based | National travel | £42,000 + Car Allowance/EV Company Car

Anchor Group Services is seeking an experienced Account Manager to lead the prestigious Peel portfolio — a UK-wide landlord and developer of retail, mixed‑use, commercial and industrial destinations.

This is a major career opportunity to take ownership of a high‑profile national account, leading security operations across shopping centres, industrial sites, corporate offices and mobile patrols.

The Role

You’ll lead a workforce of 80+ security professionals, supported by a Contract Manager and supervisory team, with full responsibility for:

• Operational delivery and service excellence
• Client relationship and contract governance
• KPI performance and compliance standards
• Team leadership, development and welfare
• Driving continuous improvement across the portfolio

You’ll be the strategic link between Anchor and Peel — ensuring performance, professionalism and partnership at every level.

What We’re Looking For

• Multi‑site / national security management experience
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercially aware and KPI‑driven
• Valid frontline SIA Licence
• Confident managing compliance, H&S and people processes

Why Apply?

This is a flagship account within a growing organisation — offering visibility, responsibility and real progression potential.

If you’re ready to lead at scale and make your mark on a nationally significant portfolio, we’d love to hear from you.