Area Security Operations Manager, Manchester
Client:
Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
90f00bda9037
Job Views:
3
Posted:
18.04.2025
Expiry Date:
02.06.2025
Job Description:
Job Description
* Act as a trusted advisor to Client, ensuring operational compliance and adding value across security, fire, and safety categories.
* Develop and sustain strong relationships with the client, ensuring clear communication and strategic alignment.
* Drive industry-best standards and proactively adapt security measures to meet key performance goals.
* Conduct in-depth Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and implement risk mitigation strategies.
* Oversee the production of Management Information (MI) reports and ensure business assurance and compliance checks.
* Lead and support capital projects, minor works, and business-as-usual (BAU) premises security initiatives.
* Serve as an incident response and security expert, providing on-call support as needed.
* Collaborate with regional security managers, local suppliers, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure seamless security operations.
* Identify and implement cost-saving efficiencies while improving operational effectiveness.
* Manage a high-performing team, ensuring compliance with security policies and standards.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a security operations role.
* In-depth knowledge of physical security, including technical security systems, security risk assessments, financial sector compliance, and incident response.
* Experience in line management, stakeholder engagement, and operational leadership.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously under pressure.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate commercial and operational benefits to clients.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
* Proficiency in IT systems and security management software.
Desirable Requirements:
* Formal Management Qualifications or industry-specific certifications.
* Experience in training and developing staff.
* Background in highly regulated environments such as banking, finance, or corporate security.
Additional Information
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