Deputy Security Manager

Deputy Security Manager (Security Operations Co ordinator) to join a leading global security provider based in Basildon (SS14).

• Salary £41,700 per annum
• Monday to Friday working 08:00 to 16:00
• Permanent role and working on average 40 hours per week
• Site Based Role
• Benefits: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), Company pension scheme, Healthcare options, and access to Discount & Offers Platform.

As a Deputy Security Manager to the Site Physical Security Manager, you will play a key role in leading the day to day security operation, ensuring the protection of people, assets, information and infrastructure while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.

Leading a team of up to 20 colleagues, including Security Officers, Security Compliance Officers and Front of House personnel, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the site's security function. The great part about this role is that it's a varied role that combines operational leadership, physical security, compliance management and project delivery.

Beyond the day to day operation, the Deputy Security Manager will have the opportunity to lead and support a range of security improvement projects alongside working closely with senior stakeholders, contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure security remains effective, compliant and fit for the future.

Ideally you have previous experience within physical security management, security operations, defence, MOD, government, corporate security or security contracts management environments. You will have proven experience leading teams, managing security systems and operating within highly regulated environments.

Due to the nature of this role, enhanced security screening will be required. This will include a five year UK residential history check, criminal record checks, financial background screening and verification of employment and references covering the past five years.

• Lead and oversee the day to day site security operation
• Manage and develop a team of approximately security personnel
• Support and deputise for the Site Physical Security Manager
• Manage physical security, personnel security and vetting activities
• Oversee security systems including CCTV, Access Control and Perimeter Detection Systems
• Ensure compliance with government security requirements and industry standards
• Coordinate security audits, inspections and regulatory visits
• Analyse security performance data and produce management reports
• Manage security incidents, investigations and risk mitigation activities
• Lead security improvement projects from planning through to implementation
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and regulatory bodies
• Support business continuity and future security planning initiatives