Head of Security

Full Job Description

Security Manager (High-profile location)
Salary: 55,000
Location: Central London

This is a unique opportunity for a people focused Security Manager to lead a dedicated team at one of the capitals most prestigious locations.

We are seeking a people focused Security Manager to oversee the delivery of security at a high-profile location in Central London. This role will see you manage a large team of security officers in a fast-paced environment as well as helping to shape and implement the wider security strategy.

You will be a Security Manager with experience leading security teams and flourish delivering a 5* customer focused service. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience managing the delivery of operational security.
• An experienced people manager with the ability to lead and develop staff
• Experience leading and managing large teams
• Experience implementing security strategy relating to counter terrorism, emergency planning/response, threat assessment etc.
• A passion for service excellence
• Experience of influencing and engaging stakeholders
• Ideally you will have experience in the hospitality (4/5* Hotel environment), arts or luxury sectors.

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

Established as a Security Recruitment specialist Momentum Recruitment provide a quality focused recruitment service for the provision of permanent, contract & temporary staff across the EMEA region.

Momentum Recruitment covers the following markets.

Corporate Security
Security Guarding - Management & Operations
Security Guarding - Officer & site personnel staff
Retail Loss Prevention, Audit & Fraud
Security Sales & Business Development
Risk Management