Business Development Manager - Security (Manned Guarding)
Build the Pipeline. Win the Contracts. Grow the Division.
Agile Guarding Services has built solid foundations and is ready to expand. We are investing in a high performing Business Development Manager to accelerate the growth of our manned guarding division.
This is a genuine opportunity to build a substantial high-value portfolio from the ground up and play a visible role in shaping the commercial direction of a growing security business.
If you are an experienced security sector hunter who thrives on winning new contracts, wants the autonomy to make things happen and the benefit of uncapped earning potential, this could be the role for you.
About Us
With our head office in Bolton, Agile Guarding Services operates a large-scale team of hundreds across the UK. We deliver manned guarding and wider security solutions across public sector, construction, retail and facilities management environments.
We have strong operational capability, a reputation for reliability and a leadership team committed to growth. Now we are focused on scaling our manned guarding division further across the North of England and nationally.
The Opportunity
As the Business Development Manager, you will take full ownership of new business generation.
You will:
Identify and target security opportunities: manned guarding, CCTV towers, and facilities management
Proactively build your own pipeline through outreach, networking and sector connections
Engage senior decision makers and develop long term commercial relationships
Lead and manage the full bid and tender process from qualification to presentation
Negotiate and close profitable, sustainable contracts
Grow and develop the accounts you win to maximise recurring revenue
Maintain strong pipeline discipline with structured activity and accurate revenue forecasting
This is a field-based role with regular in person engagement at our Bolton head office, particularly during onboarding and key planning periods.
You will have the freedom to shape your approach, backed by an experienced operations team who deliver on what you sell.
What We Are Looking For
You are commercially driven and comfortable building momentum from scratch.
You will bring:
Proven success securing new business within the security or manned guarding sector
A track record of winning profitable contracts and building recurring revenue streams
Confidence in opening conversations and engaging senior stakeholders - in person and virtually
Strong commercial awareness with a clear understanding of margin and risk
Resilience, pace and the discipline to manage a high performing pipeline
Full UK driving licence, and own transport for use during onboarding period
Willingness to travel to our Bolton head office as required, 1-2 days per week during onboarding
Ideally, you will have experience contributing to or leading formal tender and bid submissions. Knowledge of CCTV towers, fire or integrated security services would be beneficial but is not essential.
What's On Offer
Salary in the region of £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience, with uncapped commission and realistic OTE up to £90,000 - no ceiling for high performers
Company car and fuel card, with interim car allowance during onboarding
25 days annual leave rising to 30 days with length of service
Permanent contract, working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
A growing SME environment where your impact is visible and recognised
Opportunity to build a long-term client portfolio with recurring revenue
Ready to Talk?
If you have secured high value contracts within the security sector and want a role where your results genuinely shape growth, send your CV highlighting key wins, contract values and sectors secured.
People4Growth are leading on this strategic growth hire for Agile Guarding Services. In the first instance, People4Growth will arrange a confidential discussion.