Security Team Leader

ISS Facility Services; New Romney; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is seeking a Security Team Leader to lead and motivate a team of Security Officers. Responsibilities include ensuring safety and security, conducting audits, and developing the team. Candidates must have supervisory experience and a valid SIA license. This role offers a permanent contract with a competitive hourly rate of £14.71.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a security environment.
• A valid SIA license is essential.
• Strong knowledge of security systems and access control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Security Officers.
• Ensure safety and security of the site and its assets.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Leadership experience in security

SIA license

Knowledge of security systems

Situational awareness

Strong communication skills

Job description

ISS Security Team Leader

Contract: Banking

Location: Aylesford, ME20 7NA

Hours of Work: 42 hours per week

Working Pattern: 4 on, 4 off / days & nights

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £14.71

The Role

1. Lead, support, and motivate a team of Security Officers to deliver exemplary security operations.
2. Ensure the safety and security of the site, its people, and its assets at all times.
3. Oversee site activity and ensure the team is fully briefed on daily events and operational priorities.
4. Maintain vigilance and identify potential risks, ensuring proactive measures are in place.
5. Prevent unauthorised access and ensure compliance with all access control procedures.
6. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
7. Conduct regular audits, checks, and reports to ensure compliance with Health & Safety and security standards.
8. Provide training, coaching, and ongoing development to team members.

Qualifications and Skills

1. Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a security environment.
2. A valid front-line Security Guarding, Door Supervision, or Close Protection SIA license (essential).
3. Strong knowledge of security systems, access control, and related technology.
4. Excellent situational awareness, attention to detail, and a consistent approach to security operations.
5. Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
6. Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions.
7. Commitment to developing your team and fostering a positive, professional culture.

About the Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. We understand every aspect of the user experience, working side by side with our customers. Our mission is to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether in hospitals, businesses, or airports. We are committed to doing business responsibly and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.