Security Manager

About this role

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

✅**Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

Due to the continued growth of OCS, we are recruiting a Security Manager to oversee operations for a specific customer and site. This role is a key position, responsible for leading the security team, ensuring compliance with company and client requirements, and maintaining the highest standards of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the on-site security team, ensuring effective delivery of all security operations.
• Oversee staff rotas, payroll queries, and the Timegate system.
• Manage recruitment, agency cover, holidays, sickness, and staff welfare.
• Conduct monthly 1-to-1s, team meetings, and training sessions.
• Handle HR matters, compliance, and health & safety requirements.
• Maintain SOPs, KPI reporting, and oversee fire system checks and evacuation drills.
• Act as the main point of contact for tenants, the client, and the Operations Manager.

Key Hiring Criteria

• Valid SIA Licence (MG required; DS and CCTV preferred).
• IOSH qualification desirable.
• Previous management/security industry experience (large site experience preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office; Timegate experience desirable).
• Professional, reliable, and client-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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