Security manager southwark

Job Reference: /AS/11-04/1140/13 Job Title: Security Manager ndash; Southwark Location: 160 Tooley St, London Salary: Competitive Hours per week: Monday to Friday - 08:0 - 17:00 - 45 hours per week Business Overview OCS UK Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of GBP1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates. Job Overview We are currently recruiting for Security Manager to join our passionate and driven team based at our client rsquo;s site in 160 Tooley St, London To make the most of this career-defining opportunity, you will have exceptional communication skills, particularly as you will need to develop great working relationships with our staff clients across multiple sites, your primary role is to manage, develop and exceed expectations ensuring a premier security provision is always provided. A clear understanding of contract culture is required to ensure all members of the teams are fully motivated and committed to providing a bespoke high level security service. We will expect you to have experience of managing demanding security contracts that cover multiple sites. As a collaborative team-player, who can make effective decisions when under pressure, you will need a recognised qualification in Security management. Key Responsibilities: Deliver outstanding customer service to all guests, Be flexible and adaptable to all tasks or challenges, Be highly presentable, accountable and take responsibility and ownership for any tasks identified or allocated, Ensure all contact, be it internal or external, by telephone, face to face or any other medium, is clear, courteous, polite, professional, and respectful, To act with integrity and in the best interests of the Company in a safe, compliant, and ethical manner, To be resilient to working in the most sensitive environments, always dealing with any conflict with a respectful and empathic approach Management duties: To manage the day to day running of the security operation having overview of multiple sites. To liaise with the Client to ensure KPIs and SLAs are met and exceeded. To lead and motivate the security team ensuring the ethos and core values of the site emanate within their roles and responsibilities. Ensuring all issues and incidents are dealt with and reported on in a timely, professional, and efficient manner to the client and operations manager. To ensure diplomacy and tactfulness is always applied in delivering exceptional security customer service. Ensure that all contract security personnel are aware, have read and understood, the current AI rsquo;s, client rsquo;s policies and procedures and relevant post instructions. managing the administration and welfare of the site security team, including induction and continuation training, probation, and setting objectives during annual appraisals. To ensure there is a robust succession plan in place for all key positions within the team. Administrative duties may include TimeGate scheduling and providing quotes on request About You: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK Experience in the Security industry Experience in managing a prestigious and highly demanding contract An industry recognised qualification in management Excellent client facing skills and proven experience. Demonstrable experience in people management Employment law knowledge Valid SIA DS front-line licence Valid SIA CCTV licence Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills Excellent knowledge of operational security software applications or the ability to acquire such knowledge. Demonstrate an awareness of security threats which remain relevant and up to date in the context of the current environment. Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual. Resilient and calm under pressure with the ability to multi-task and prioritise to help solve problems and overcome challenges. Physically able to conduct all responsibilities associated with the roles documented. Ability to work to instruction and on your own initiative where required. Computer literate and confident with the use of Microsoft Office programmes Flexibility regarding working practices, hours and responsibilities. First Aid at work or the ability to train and retain this qualification. Operation of CCTV/access control communications in an appropriate manner. Benefits Access to high street discounts Recognition scheme lsquo;OCS Stars rsquo; Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support Wide range of retail discounts Discounted gym membership Join our Cycle to Work scheme Access to ldquo;CHROMA rdquo;, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community ndash; join a committee or take part in our events Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders How to apply If you are interested to join a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply! Alternatively, if you know someone whom you feel would be a good fit for this vacancy, click the link below to refer them and you could win up to GBP500! (T Cs apply) https://(url removed)/b/form/f3343c912a8643b69cfdc89dc2bbba8f