Overview
National role | Some travel required | Permanent
Help build the People engine behind one of the UK’s most ambitious security businesses. Ward protects what matters by leading with our values. As we move into a growth phase, we are seeking a high‑impact People Partner who is ready to make things happen.
This is not a passive advisory role. We want a self-starter, a problem solver, and a commercially savvy People partner who thrives in fast-paced, multi-site environments and enjoys turning strategy into action.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will shape how the business grows, performs, and engages its People. You will partner with operational leaders across the UK, lead people projects, and drive smarter, more automated ways of working. You will also lead and manage a People Analyst and Administrator.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Acting as the go-to People Partner for operational leaders across a national footprint
* Translating business plans into pragmatic, commercial people solutions
* Coaching leaders to raise people-management capability and reduce avoidable ER issues
* Leading AI, automation and HRIS (Dayforce) development across the employee lifecycle
* Stepping into complex employee relations cases when required
* Driving engagement, inclusion, culture and social value initiatives with measurable impact
* Using data and insight to inform decision-making at leadership and board level
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience as a People Business Partner or Senior People Manager in a multi-site environment
* Strong grounding in employee relations and UK employment law
* Experience implementing or optimising HR systems, automation or AI-enabled processes
* A proactive, commercially savvy mindset — you see problems and fix them
* Confidence working with senior operational stakeholders
* Experience in security, facilities management, logistics or similar sectors is beneficial, but not essential
* Understanding Dayforce is an advantage, but if you have implemented a robust HRIS before and understand systems, we want to hear from you
Why Join Ward
* A seat at the table during a critical growth phase
* A People team that is ambitious, collaborative and future-focused
* Real scope to shape systems, culture and capability, not just maintain them
* A business that genuinely lives its values and invests in its people
Who We Are
Ward Security provides security services to a range of UK businesses, including CCTV, property management, guard dog security, key holding, patrol services, and alarm response. We employ 1500+ people nationally and are committed to looking after our people so they look after clients.
Why Work For Us?
* Uniform, SIA Licensing savings, Cycle to Work, Pension and Life Assurance benefits
* In-house Training Academy and Leadership Development Programme
* Wellbeing support with an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, and recognition as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder
* Employee discounts, EAP (24/7), and other benefits
We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to recruiting and promoting based on qualifications, skills and abilities. We embrace diversity and strive to provide a fair, respectful workplace for all.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
Industries
* Security and Investigations
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