Position: Security Manager
Pay rate: £44,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, 50 hours per week
Location: Nuneaton, CV10 (you must drive due to location of site)
What You’ll Do
* Provide operational and strategic leadership to a large on‑site security team.
* Develop and implement tailored security procedures to safeguard people, property, and assets.
* Build trusted partnerships with clients, tenants, and external stakeholders such as local authorities and emergency services.
* Lead on risk management, proactively identifying and mitigating potential threats.
* Chair and contribute to key stakeholder and security meetings, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
* Oversee the training, development, and performance of all officers, ensuring compliance with SIA and site requirements.
* Manage all equipment, accountability processes, and site documentation, including CCTV operations and data release.
* Support emergency response efforts and lead crisis management procedures to maintain safety and minimise disruption.
* Drive a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement across the team.
About You
* An experienced security professional with proven leadership skills.
* Holds a driving licence.
* Confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Skilled in technical security measures, including CCTV and access control systems.
* A strong communicator who can engage and influence at all levels.
* Motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering the highest standards of service and compliance.
* An inspiring leader with a genuine passion for team development and client satisfaction.
What We Offer
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – free and confidential support
* Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
* Access to our exclusive ReWardMembership, offering a range of additional benefits and discounts
Who We Are
Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1,500 of our amazing people operating nationally.
We seek the best talent to uphold our vision: “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both.”
Why Work For Us?
Apart from joining our friendly team we offer uniform, SIA licensing savings scheme, cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme, pension and life assurance benefits. We strongly believe in growing our own talent, providing opportunities through an in‑house Training Academy, Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning and development programmes for career progression. To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in‑house mental health team, wellbeing platform, inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards, and a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer reward membership to all employees, including retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free employee assistance programme and many other fantastic benefits.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industry: Security and Investigations
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