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 looking for a highly organised individual to support the effective implementation and continual improvement of the organisation’s health and safety management arrangements across security operations.
You will be required to travel nationally Monday - Friday (40hrs p/w) with occasional out-of-hours visits.
If you're a veteran, we’d love to hear from you — your experience, resilience and teamwork are highly valued here
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:
- 25 Days annual leave per annum
- Company sick pay scheme
- Access to Digital GP & Medicash Scheme *subject to conditions*
- Excellent Company Pension Scheme
- Death in Service - 3x salary (subject to company pension enrolment, upon completion of probationary period)
- Enhanced Family Leave Pay
- High staff discounts & rewards scheme
- Recruitment bonus scheme
- New business lead scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
What you will need:
Essential:
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 health and safety qualification)
- Proven experience in a health & safety role
- Working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and risk management principles
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence operational staff
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable:
- Membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH – TechIOSH/GradIOSH)
- Experience supporting ISO 45001 or similar management systems
- Knowledge of security sector risks (e.g. lone working, violence and aggression, control room ergonomics, patrol risks)
What are you going to do:
- Conduct regular site visits across security operations to assess compliance with health & safety standards and safe working practices
- Undertake site audits, inspections and workplace assessments, producing clear, concise reports
- Support the Health and Safety Manager in ensuring organisational compliance with relevant UK health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and associated regulations and Approved Codes of Practice
- Assist in the development, review and implementation of risk assessments, method statements (RAMS) and safe systems of work tailored to security operations and client environments
- Monitor, track and follow up corrective and preventative actions arising from audits, inspections, incidents and near‑misses
- Contribute to organisational audit readiness, including preparation for external accreditations (e.g. ISO 45001) and client‑led compliance or assurance audits
- Provide clear, practical health and safety advice and guidance to operational managers, supervisors and frontline security colleagues
- Support and participate in incident, accident and near‑miss investigations, identifying root causes and recommending actions
- Maintain accurate health and safety records, reports and documentation in line with legal, compliance and audit requirements
- Design, deliver and support health and safety training and awareness activities, including inductions, toolbox talks and refresher sessions
- Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and, where appropriate, external parties including clients, auditors and regulatory bodies
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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