Security Account Manager

Who are we?

Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was a business initially built to provide employment for ex-servicemen on return from the Crimean War.

By sticking true to our values of ‘loyalty, integrity, service’, we have become the UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.

Who are we looking for?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Security Account Manager to oversee a prestigious contract in the South/South West of England. Someone who has the ability to manage a security team and provide an efficient, flexible, and motivated team is pivotal to the success of this role.

You will need to have excellent planning, organisational and commercial skills together with experience to recognise opportunities.

You will be working minimum 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend as and when required.

What we offer:

We are a recognised Real Living Wage Foundation partner and Social Enterprise. We offer a wide range of industry leading benefits, including:

• Company sick pay scheme
• Paid SIA license renewals
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• Access to Digital GP
• Excellent pension scheme
• Death in Service - £5000
• Recruitment bonus scheme
• New business lead scheme
• Employee assistance programme
  
  

What you will need:

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front-Line License - essential
• Previous Security Management experience.
• Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitasking and working under pressure.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel)
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards
  
  

What are you going to do:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a team of security officers, supervisors, and receptionists.
• Safeguarding of company assets to include people, buildings, and information.
• Implementation of security policies.
• Undertake security threat & risk assessments.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects as directed by the Client or Corps Security Management Team.
• Identify practical areas for personal development of the team, which can be implemented in conjunction with the Contracts Manager.
• To lead, manage and motivate direct reports including: goal setting, performance reviews, appraisals, coaching and development planning, and monitor attendance / timekeeping.
• Prompt and accurate submission of all necessary reports and performance measurement documentation to the appropriate departments.
• Effective rostering of site personnel.
• Attainment of Company’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and assist with investigation of apparent non-conformance.
  
  

Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which individuals are valued is fundamental to our business success and we are committed to working towards achieving this.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (“EEO”) benefits both the Company and its colleagues. EEO assists colleagues to develop to their full employment potential while the Company benefits from having a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic workforce.

Corps Security is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview where their previous employer was the armed forces and who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

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