Security Supervisor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Romsey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Mentorship

Employee discounts

Give back schemes

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking a Security Supervisor to lead a professional security team at a high-profile site supporting mission-critical operations. The role covers daily operations, service delivery, and maintaining high performance standards while upholding integrity and vigilance values.

You will oversee incident management, client liaison, and the safe, secure environment 24/7, with opportunities for progression and development across a global security organisation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA Licence.
• Previous Security Supervisor or team-leader experience.
• Strong leadership, people management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to manage incidents calmly and professionally.
• Experience completing reports, investigations, and security documentation.
• Good understanding of health & safety and security procedures.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Full right to work in the UK with a 5-year history.
• Must be a UK National and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop a team of Security Officers, ensuring all personnel remain trained, licensed, and compliant.
• Manage team rotas, shift coverage, performance, and professional standards across the site.
• Act as the first point of contact for security incidents, operational issues, and client requests.
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation while conducting investigations as required.
• Monitor and report faults with security systems, including CCTV, access control, and alarms.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, training, and development within the team.
• Uphold Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness at all times.

Skills

SIA Licence

Security supervisor

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Incident reporting

Health & safety

Flexibility

UK work rights

UK National

SC clearance eligibility

Job description

Pay: £15.50
Hours: 42 Hours - 4 on 4 off Days only
From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

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

A leading technology and innovation organisation delivering advanced solutions across defence, national security, and critical infrastructure sectors. As a Security Supervisor, you will lead a professional security team at a high-profile site supporting mission-critical operations. The Security Supervisor will oversee daily operations, service delivery, and performance standards while upholding Securitas' values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. This is an exciting opportunity for a Security Supervisor to provide strong leadership, maintain operational excellence, and ensure a safe and secure environment 24/7.

Job Description

Responsibilities

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

• Lead, support, and develop a team of Security Officers, ensuring all personnel remain trained, licensed, and compliant.
• Manage team rotas, shift coverage, performance, and professional standards across the site.
• Act as the first point of contact for security incidents, operational issues, and client requests.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and documentation while conducting investigations as required.
• Monitor and report faults with security systems, including CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, training, and development within the team.
• Uphold Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness at all times.

What's in It for You?

• Opportunity to work at a high-profile, secure site supporting a recognised client.
• Lead security operations within a dynamic and professional environment.
• Varied role combining team leadership, client liaison, incident management, and operational oversight.
• Exposure to a security-cleared environment with opportunities to gain and maintain SC Clearance.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression within a global security organisation.

Please 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:

• Valid SIA Licence.
• Previous Security Supervisor, team leader, or supervisory security experience.
• Strong leadership, people management, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to manage incidents calmly, professionally, and effectively.
• Experience completing reports, investigations, and security documentation.
• Good understanding of health & safety and security procedures.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Full right to work in the UK with a 5‑year checkable employment and address history.
• Must be a UK National and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years due to site requirements.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC).

Additional Information

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.