Security Team Leader

New Appointments Group Ltd; Richborough; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Security Team Leader to oversee a busy site in Sandwich. The successful candidate will manage a team of security officers, monitor CCTV, and respond to incidents, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. Strong communication and supervisory experience, alongside a valid SIA Licence, are essential. Competitive salary with additional benefits including gym access and catering discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave

On-site gym

Catering discounts

Free parking

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence (Manned Guarding SG or Door Supervisor DS) is required.
• Proven supervisory experience in a security role.
• Ability to patrol and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a shift team of security officers.
• Patrol and monitor CCTV systems.
• Respond to alarms and onsite incidents.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and security protocols.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.

Skills

SIA Licence (SG or DS)

Supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service skills

CCTV experience

Tools

CCTV systems

Manual driving licence

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Security Team Leader
Location: Sandwich
Salary: £28,025.43 + £3,503.16 shift allowance + enhanced overtime

We're seeking an experienced Security Team Leader with a valid SIA Licence (Manned Guarding SG or Door Supervisor DS) and proven supervisory experience. This is a hands-on role where you'll patrol the site, monitor CCTV, respond to incidents, and oversee a team of security officers to maintain high standards of service and compliance. Whilst leading a team, protect a busy site, and ensure the safety of staff, tenants, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a shift team of security officers
• Patrol and monitor CCTV systems
• Respond to alarms and onsite incidents
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and security protocols
• Prepare reports and maintain records

Requirements

• SIA Licence (SG or DS)
• Supervisory experience in security is essential
• Strong communication, organisation, and customer service skills
• Physical ability for patrols and emergency response
• Full, clean manual driving licence
• CCTV experience is desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary + shift allowance + enhanced overtime
• Annual leave + company sick pay
• On-site gym, catering discounts, and free parking

Apply now to lead a team and advance your security career.

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