Head of Site Security
Salary: £66,500
Location: Central London

Hours: Monday to Friday (45 hours)

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Security Management professional to oversee the delivery of security at a high-profile customer focused location in Central London. Reporting to the Director of Security, this role will see you manage a team of security officers in a fast-paced customer focused environment as well as helping to shape the wider security strategy.

You will be a Security Management professional with proven experience leading security teams and managing security strategy relating to counter terrorism planning and emergency response/preparedness. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with corporate or 5-star hotel experience.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience managing the delivery of strategic and operational security
• An experienced people manager with the ability to lead and develop staff
• Experience implementing security strategy relating to counter terrorism, emergency planning/response, threat assessment etc.
• A passion for service excellence
• Experience planning the delivery of security at events.
• Experience of influencing and engaging senior stakeholders
• SIA License holder
• Hold a recognised Health & Safety qualification – IOSH, NEBOSH etc.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Managing the delivery of site security in a busy and high-profile environment.
• Conduct and monitor staff appraisals and encourage further development
• Staff training and development across core areas such as counter terrorism response, customer service and effective communication.
• The planning and implementation of Incident management and response
• Event security planning and preparation
• Safeguarding of various assets to include people, buildings and information
• Assist with the strategic planning of the security function
• Oversee the delivery of control room operations
• Cross functional working with the Property and Facilities teams.
• Undertake risk assessments
• Liaise with emergency services when required
• Management of 3rd party suppliers