Security Supervisor

ISS Facilities Services; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Job summary

ISS Facilities Services in Bristol is seeking a Security Supervisor to lead on-site security operations, oversee security personnel, and protect people, property and assets while delivering exceptional service.

The role requires an SIA front-line licence, SC clearance or willingness to obtain, IOSH Managing Safely, strong leadership and IT skills with incident reporting platforms, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a security supervisory role.
• Valid front-line SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervision, or Close Protection).
• Current SC clearance, or willingness to obtain clearance.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification, or willingness to achieve it.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using security systems and incident reporting platforms.
• Experience managing security incidents, investigations, and escalation processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day security operations, ensuring high standards of service delivery, professionalism, and compliance.
• Lead by example, providing guidance and support to security personnel on shift.
• Represent ISS professionally, building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, customers, and stakeholders.
• Remain vigilant, identifying, assessing, and responding appropriately to security risks and suspicious activity.
• Control site access, preventing unauthorised entry and ensuring all security procedures are followed.
• Monitor site activity, events, and operational requirements, taking proactive measures where necessary.
• Manage and elevate security incidents in accordance with site procedures and organisational requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision making under pressure

Collaboration

Apprenticeship willingness

Education

SIA Front-line licence

SC clearance

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Security systems

Incident reporting platforms

Job description

Security Supervisor

Company: ISS Facilities Services

Salary: from £15.10 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Bristol

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (06:30 - 18:30)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £15.10

Are you passionate about safety, leadership, and delivering an exceptional customer experience?

As a Security Supervisor with ISS, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining a safe and secure environment while leading security operations on site.

You will be responsible for overseeing security personnel, supporting the protection of our customer's people, property, and assets, and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, compliance, and professionalism are consistently achieved.

The Role

Supervise day-to-day security operations, ensuring high standards of service delivery, professionalism, and compliance.

Lead by example, providing guidance and support to security personnel on shift.

Represent ISS professionally, building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, customers, and stakeholders.

Remain vigilant, identifying, assessing, and responding appropriately to security risks and suspicious activity.

Control site access, preventing unauthorised entry and ensuring all security procedures are followed.

Monitor site activity, events, and operational requirements, taking proactive measures where necessary.

Manage and elevate security incidents in accordance with site procedures and organisational requirements.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, colleagues, contractors, and partners.

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures, reporting hazards, incidents, and breaches promptly.

About You

Previous experience in a security supervisory role within a professional environment.

Valid front-line SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervision, or Close Protection).

Current SC clearance, or the willingness and eligibility to obtain clearance.

IOSH Managing Safely qualification, or a willingness to achieve it.

Strong IT skills, including experience using security systems and incident reporting platforms.

Experience managing security incidents, investigations, and escalation processes.

Excellent leadership, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and make informed decisions under pressure.

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders at all levels.

Willingness to complete a relevant apprenticeship as part of ongoing professional development.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,

#facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a govment scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.