Security Manager

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 Security Manager to be responsible for the overall security operations at LSE, safeguarding students, staff, visitors, and all campus buildings. This includes the strategic and operational management of physical and technical security measures, the on-site guarding contract, and the provision of effective emergency response plans across the entire estate—including academic buildings and halls of residence.

You will be working an average of 50 hours per week Monday to Friday with flexible working being mandatory. 

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:

• Company sick pay scheme
• Paid SIA license renewals
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• Access to Digital GP
• Excellent pension scheme
• Death in Service - £5000
• Recruitment bonus scheme
• New business lead scheme 
• Employee assistance programme

What you will need:

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front-Line License - essential
• Previous Security Management experience with complex, multi-use estate.
• Familiarity with environments such as Education, Public Realm, Residential & Commercial
• Competence with security technologies and systems including; CCTV, Access Control, Alarms and Scheduling/Reporting platforms
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards

What are you going to do:

• Lead and oversee all security operations, ensuring effective deployhment of personnel and resources to meet LSE's evolving needs
• Ensure policies, procedures, and contractual obligations are adhered to and regularly reviewed
• Develop and maintain a live Security Risk Register
• Conduct ongoing threat assessments and implement mitigation strategies in coordination with Counter Terrorism Security Advisers 
• Lead compliance with the upcoming Protect Duty legislation
• Update LSE leadership quarterly on key risks, incident trends, and developments
• Monitor performance against KPIs and Assignment Instructions. Introduce metrics for continuous improvement and report monthly to Corps and LSE
• Coordinate emergency evacuation plans across the estate, ensuring adequate numbers of trained fire marshals and first aiders
• Lead fire and emergency response drills and training sessions as needed
• Direct and support DSMs in performance management, training and welfare reviews
• Manage reporting of hours worked beyond contracted coverage to ensure accurate billing

*Please Note: These are the key elements of the role, a full Job Description will be provided*

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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