Deputy Security Manager

About this role

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 site-based Deputy Security Manager (DSM). 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 work - 40hrs per week, Mon-Fri, 0530hrs - 1330hrs but flexibility will be 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:

• Enhanced Company sick pay scheme
• Paid SIA license renewals
• Regular innovative industry training programmes
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Reward and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual employee engagement and communications survey - Your View Matters
• Access to high staff discounts and perks
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service Scheme
• Colleagues Welfare Fund

What you will need

Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.

• A valid SIA Front-Line License - essential.
• A Full UK Driving License - essential.
• A Valid SIA CCTV License - desirable.
• Able to achieve an EDBS and vetting to BS7858 Standards
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitasking and working under pressure.
• Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel)

What are you going to do

• Responsible for the day-to-day operational supervision of a team of security officers.
• Safeguarding of company and client assets to include people, buildings, and information.
• Implementation of security client policies.
• Undertake security threat & risk assessments.
• Identify practical areas for personal development of the team, which can be implemented in conjunction with the Security Manager.
• To assist the Security Manager in leading, managing and motivating the team, including: goal setting, performance reviews, appraisals, coaching and development planning, and monitor attendance / timekeeping.
• The ability to update rosters ahead of time (preferably 3 months)
• Update accurate training records
• Act as Security Manager in their absence
• Support the Security Manager (or stand-in) in all operational and staff matters, including meetings, where required
• Assist with recruitment, inductions and probation reviews
• Support HR processes where applicable
• Work closely with client management team
• Attend operational meetings
• Help maintain a strong working relationship with Corps Security and Walsall College

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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