Operations Coordinator

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 an Operations Coordinatorto to provide full administrative and operational support to the Canary Wharf Group (CWG) portfolio. The role will require hands-on Operations Support whilst maintaining visibility, with a key emphasis of face-to-face colleague and client engagement, and to ensure colleague welfare and client satisfaction are maintained to the highest of standards.

You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional out of hours - subject to operational demand. 

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
• 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.
• Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel)
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards

What are you going to do:

• Take full ownership of the scheduling and rostering of all Corps Security colleagues, ensuring optimal coverage and operational efficiency 
• Support with recruitment, by advertising roles, screening CVs, arranging interviews with the applicants, and assisting with onboarding for successful applicants, in conjunction with site management teams and the recruitment co-ordinator
• Attend and provide operational input at regional and client monthly meetings
• To liaise with the compliance team with regards to vetting, and SIA renewals, where required to do so
• To support, with raising purchase orders and uniform ordering, along with sending out company pre-drafted letters, and taking minutes, as and when required
• Support with new contract mobilisations
• Carry out risk assessments
• Perform ad hoc duties as directed

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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