Security Supervisor

Corps Security; Blyth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay scheme

Paid SIA license renewals

Enhanced Family Leave Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff discounts & rewards

Job summary

Corps Security is seeking a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Supervisor in Blyth to oversee the security function on one of our client premises. You will manage the day-to-day activities of the security team and ensure professionalism and security presence.

This role involves a 60-hour week (Mon–Fri 06:00–18:00) with a Front-Line SIA license essential and a driving licence advantageous for the location.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily security team operations, ensuring tasks are fulfilled and policies followed.
• Monitor surveillance and alarm systems and respond to breaches/incidents promptly, with escalation as needed.
• Lead, manage and motivate direct reports including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching and development.
• Submit reports and performance documentation to appropriate departments.
• Monitor staff and contractor activities on site, including method statements and risk assessments.
• Liaise with law enforcement, emergency services, and relevant stakeholders during emergencies.
• Inspect security equipment (CCTV, Access Control, Alarms) and ensure proper functioning.
• Investigate incidents and breaches, preparing comprehensive reports with improvements.
• Ensure effective cross-department communication integrating security across operations.
• Achieve Corps Security KPIs and assist with non-conformance investigations.
• Ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong customer focus

IT skills including Excel

BS7858 vetting

Ability to work to deadlines

Multitasking under pressure

SIA Front‑Line License

SIA CCTV License (desirable)

Full UK Driving License (advantageous)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Who are we?

Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was a business initially built to provide employment for ex-servicemen on return from the Crimean War. By sticking true to our values of ‘loyalty, integrity, service’, we have become the UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Supervisor in Blyth to oversee the performance and upkeep of the security function on one of our esteemed clients’ premises. You will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of your team and ensure all colleagues are adhering to their duties and maintaining a high level of professionalism and security presence. You will work - 60hrs per week, Mon - Fri 0600 - 1800

What we offer:

We are a recognised Real Living Wage Foundation partner and Social Enterprise. We offer a wide range of industry leading benefits, including:

• Company sick pay scheme
• Paid SIA license renewals
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• Access to Digital GP
• Excellent pension scheme
• Death in Service - £5000
• Recruitment bonus scheme
• New business lead scheme
• Employee assistance programme

What you will need:

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front-Line License - essential.
• A valid SIA CCTV License - desirable.
• Full UK Driving License - advantageous due to location.
• Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitasking and working under pressure.
• Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel)
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards

What are you going to do:

• Supervise daily security team operations, ensuring the team are fulfilling all their daily tasks and adhering to Assignment Instructions and Corps Security policies.
• Monitor surveillance and alarm systems and respond to any security breaches/incidents in an efficient and timely manner - ensuring escalation processes are adhered to.
• To lead, manage and motivate direct reports including; goal setting, performance reviews, appraisals, coaching and development training, and monitor attendance/timekeeping.
• Prompt and accurate submission of all necessary reports and performance measurement documentation to the appropriate departments.
• To monitor all staff and contractor activities on the site including the ‘control of contractors’, recording of method statements and risk assessments.
• Liaise with law enforcement, emergency services, and relevant stakeholders during emergencies.
• Regularly inspect security equipment (e.g. CCTV, Access Control, Alarms) and ensure proper functioning and upkeep.
• Investigate any security incidents, accidents, and breaches, preparing comprehensive reports with improvement recommendations.
• Ensure effective communication across departments with integrating security measures into all operational factors, including events, facility management, and safety or all persons on site.
• Attainment of Corps Security KPI’s and assist with investigation of apparent non-conformance.
• Ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which individuals are valued is fundamental to our business success and we are committed to working towards achieving this.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities ("EEO") benefits both the Company and its colleagues. EEO assists colleagues to develop to their full employment potential while the Company benefits from having a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic workforce.

Corps Security is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview where their previous employer was the armed forces and who meet the minimum requirements for the position.