Security Specialist

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 are currently searching for a Security Specialist, to be based in our clients’ offices in Bedfont Lakes, with occasional travel to the client office in Reading. Reporting to the Security Coordinator you will work closely with various department stakeholders and other members of the security teams to help ensure the safety and security of the client’s assets, people, and property.  

You will be working an average of 45 hours per week covering Monday - Friday days. Shift times will be: 0800-1700.

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
• Access to a subsidized on-site gym
• Access to a subsidized on-site restaurant
• 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 verbal and written communication skills and a strong customer focus
• A valid SIA Front-Line License - desirable
• A valid Full UK Driving License - desirable
• Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitasking and working under pressure
• Competent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel)
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for professional development, including pursuing Level 6 CSMP and Level 3 Award in Education & Training
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards

What are you going to do:

• Supervising the Security team, including conducting one-to-one meetings, managing performance, and ensuring high standards of work quality
• Addressing client requests and inquiries promptly and professionally
• Overseeing and coordinating the site roster
• Serving as the primary point of escalation for security-related issues across multiple sites
• Identifying, reporting, and addressing Health & Safety concerns, including administering first aid when necessary
• Maintaining comprehensive records, including incident reports, utilizing both digital and paper-based systems
• Supervising security teams across two locations 
• Supporting professional development by preparing quotes, defining scopes of work, and reviewing assignment instructions for AI; collaborating with other departments to ensure security compliance across client sites
• Providing coverage and support in the absence of security coordinators
• Ad-hoc duties as and when required

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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