Corporate Security Manager

About this role

Corporate Site Security Manager – Global Headquarters

Hours: 48 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Following the award of a prestigious new corporate security contract, we are seeking an experienced Corporate Site Security Manager to lead security operations at the global headquarters of a world-renowned organisation in Mayfair.

This is a senior, client-facing role requiring an accomplished corporate security professional who can deliver a discreet, intelligence-led and highly professional service. You will lead the on-site security team, protect the organisation’s people, property and reputation, and work closely with senior stakeholders, facilities management and other corporate functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all day-to-day security operations at the corporate headquarters.
• Provide visible leadership, direction and support to the on-site security team.
• Act as the principal security contact for the client and senior stakeholders.
• Maintain a discreet, professional and service-focused corporate security presence.
• Manage access control, visitor management, CCTV, incident response and emergency procedures.
• Develop staff rotas and ensure appropriate security coverage across the site.
• Conduct team briefings, training, performance reviews and welfare meetings.
• Maintain and review assignment instructions, standard operating procedures and escalation protocols.
• Conduct security risk assessments and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Lead investigations and produce clear, accurate and professional incident reports.
• Support business continuity, crisis management and emergency response arrangements.
• Oversee the security response for corporate events, VIP visits and executive movements.
• Work closely with facilities, reception, health and safety, HR, IT and senior leadership teams.
• Monitor performance against agreed service levels and key performance indicators.
• Identify opportunities to improve security standards, processes and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements and relevant legislation.

About you

You will be a credible and highly professional security leader with experience managing security operations within a corporate headquarters, financial services, professional services or another high-profile business environment.

You should have

• Previous experience managing a corporate security team.
• A valid frontline SIA licence.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people-management skills.
• Experience working with senior executives and corporate stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong incident-management and investigative capabilities.
• Knowledge of physical security systems, including CCTV and access control.
• Experience with risk assessments, operational procedures and compliance reporting.
• The ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with complete discretion.
• Strong organisational, reporting and decision-making skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The flexibility to work 48 hours per week in line with operational requirements.

A recognised qualification in security management, risk management, first aid, fire safety, health and safety or business continuity would be advantageous.

What we offer

• A salary of up to £50,000 per annum.
• A permanent position working 48 hours per week.
• The opportunity to lead security operations at a prestigious global headquarters.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive management structure and the opportunity to shape a newly awarded contract.
• Company benefits in accordance with the successful candidate’s employment package.

How to apply

Please submit your CV together with a short statement outlining your corporate security management experience and suitability for this position.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory screening, vetting and right-to-work checks.

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Referral programme

Licence/Certification

• SIA (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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