We have a fantastic opportunity for a Security Contract Manager to join a leading security company based in Yeovil. This is a permanent opportunity suited to individuals with strong experience in static guarding, asset management, and proven people-leadership capabilities. Ideal for candidates with experience supporting aviation, aerospace or large-scale critical infrastructure environments.
As a Security Contract Manager, you will oversee the delivery of all operational security across a busy, high-profile site. If you are a strong people leader who can drive service excellence, operational compliance and a culture of safety, we would love to hear from you.
A summary of the job details are:
Manage the delivery of operational site security, as well as the front of house team
Lead a large team of security officers and the front of house team in the delivery of a first-class security service
Conduct and monitor staff appraisals and encourage further development
Staff training and development, with monthly reporting of progress
Rota management
Implementation of policies, SOP’s, AI’s, emergency preparedness etc.
Incident management and response
Safeguard various assets to include people, buildings and information
Assist with the long-term strategic planning of the security function
Oversee the operation of security systems
Cross functional working with the Property and Facilities teams.
Conduct risk assessments and threat analysis across the estate
Ensure alignment with aviation-sector regulatory expectations and site-specific compliance standardQualifications
SIA Licence is advantageous, if this has run out, we can apply again, but you will need fulfil the requirement to obtain this
Driving licence is essential
Experience of managing and leading a team of people
Security Management experience (Preferable)
Experience managing the delivery of operational security
A passion for service excellence
Experience implementing security strategy and policy – SOP’s etc.
Experience of positively engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
Experience working within aviation, aerospace, MoD, defence or other regulated/secure environments is highly desirable Hours - 07:30-16:30 (42 hours per week) - Monday to Friday
“Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.”
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