Head Of Security jobs in United Kingdom

EQUANS is recruiting for a Security Officer/Team Leader to be based at West Burton Power Station DN229BL on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 42 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £28,234.31 and benefits package.

3 days on, 3 days off rotating through 12-hour shifts. Day shift 06:00 – 18:00; Night shift 18:00 – 06:00.

You will be responsible for leading a team of three Security Officers on a rotating schedule of 12-hour day and night shifts (three days on, three days off). The team reports directly to the Security Supervisor. This is a physically demanding role that involves conducting patrols on foot and by vehicle. The successful candidate must be capable of producing clear and concise verbal and written reports, and be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications as well as modern intruder detection and access control systems.

• Ensure your team is set to work in accordance with local operating procedures.
• Safeguard site property and personnel from risks such as fire, theft, flooding, and accidents.
• Control site access, ensuring only authorised individuals are permitted entry.
• Manage the access and exit of vehicles, cranes, and abnormal loads.
• Conduct patrols on foot or by vehicle as directed by the Team Leader.
• Carry out lock-up and unlock procedures, ensuring buildings are secure when not in use.
• Report any suspicious individuals, vehicles, or objects.
• Monitor CCTV systems in compliance with local operating procedures, assignment instructions, and ICO guidelines.
• Provide First Aid assistance when required.
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support the safe and efficient operation of the business, which may fall outside your usual responsibilities.

• Paid days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications and training
• Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app

• SIA Licence – essential
• Full driving license – essential
• Fire Aid at Work – preferred (course attendance mandatory)
• Safety Passport or equivalent
• Experience of managing a Team

Please note, the successful candidate must undergo and clear a Security Check (BS7858)

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees, and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we aim to be recognised for operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. We strive to achieve global and sustainable performance through Impact, aligning with our core values – Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always meeting our customers’ needs proactively and pragmatically.

If this role is of interest, please register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets in which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of what we do. You’ll find a welcoming and open workplace when you join Equans, and you’ll be supported to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks, including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Some roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team manages these requirements. Agency involvement is not required. All related inquiries should go to the resourcing team, not direct to Equans Managers.