Security Team Lead: Site Ops & Training

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is seeking a Security professional to protect client property and assets and ensure compliance with site instructions. You will manage daily security operations, mentor the team, and support training and investigations as needed.

The role requires an SIA license, English proficiency, reliability, and the ability to work without supervision. A focus on data protection and high attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience is required.
• SIA license is required.
• SC clearance desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Ability to use computer and software.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to motivate staff and transfer self-motivation.
• Tact and diplomacy with people at all levels.
• Excellent attendance and timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day security operations on site.
• Act as first point of contact for the Security team and ensure standards are met.
• Assist in ongoing training of resident security teams and induct new officers to site procedures (CCTV, access control, deliveries, alarms).
• Foster teamwork and high morale through effective motivation.
• Review Security Officers’ performance and development.
• Assist in security investigations (thefts, missing items, complaints).
• Provide liaison with customers/clients as required.
• Ensure Assignment Instructions are followed by security and shipping personnel.
• Communicate important messages in handovers and ensure records are up to date.
• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation.

Skills

Security Experience

SIA License

SC Clearance

English Skills

Computer literacy

Reliability

Initiative

Problem solving

Decision making

People skills

Self-development

Timekeeping

Job description

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is seeking a Security professional to protect client property and assets and ensure compliance with site instructions. You will manage daily security operations, mentor the team, and support training and investigations as needed.

The role requires an SIA license, English proficiency, reliability, and the ability to work without supervision. A focus on data protection and high attendance is essential.