Your new company
We are exclusively partnered with the Medicine & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. The site comprises state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure specialised to deliver the Science & Research (S&R) statutory functions, including high containment, clean rooms, production filling areas, cold rooms and offices. Our client are hiring a Security Manager to join their team and lead a security team across the estate in South Mimms.
Your new role
In this role, the Security Manager will play a central part in safeguarding the people, assets, and operations across the Agency's sites. Based full time at the state of the art facilities in South Mimms, Hertfordshire, the post holder will be responsible for the effective delivery of all physical security and frontline services that support the organisation's critical work. This is a permanent, on site position that must be performed within the UK.
The post holder will lead the Security Team and oversee a wide range of contracted services, including physical security provision, secure CAD drawing services, cleaning, and catering. They will ensure that all systems, equipment, and service partners operate to the highest standards, maintaining resilience across specialist environments such as high containment and clean room facilities.
A key part of the role involves conducting risk and threat assessments, determining operational requirements, and implementing robust controls to protect Agency staff, assets, and infrastructure. The Security Manager will also ensure regular testing and continuous improvement of the security measures in place.
They will hold responsibility for the planned preventative maintenance programme across specialist security equipment and systems-such as CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems-ensuring they remain reliable and fully functional 24/7 through appropriate contract management.
When security incidents, equipment faults, or breaches occur, the post holder will lead investigations, analyse root causes, and implement timely resolutions. They will act swiftly to maintain the safe and secure operation of the South Mimms site and provide senior leadership with updates where required.
This is a highly visible and influential position in which strong leadership, technical expertise, and operational oversight will directly contribute to the safety, resilience, and continuity of the Agency's unique scientific facilities.
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will bring a strong blend of technical security expertise, leadership capability, and operational experience within highly regulated or secure environments.
They will have an in depth understanding of physical security protocols and operational requirements, including conducting risk assessments, site vulnerability analyses, emergency response planning, and incident investigations. They will also be proficient in the use, operation, and maintenance of security technologies such as CCTV, access control, and intruder detection systems-experience typically gained within a secure site, laboratory, or similarly complex environment.
The ideal candidate will have well documented experience of implementing physical security measures, including familiarity with LPS1175 security rated products, and will have previously worked alongside external partners such as the Police or Counter Terrorism Advisors. They will also demonstrate strong staff and contract management skills, with experience leading teams and overseeing multiple service providers.
A relevant technical background is essential, supported by a degree (or equivalent experience) in criminal justice, security management, business administration, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or CPO will be considered advantageous.
In addition to their technical capability, the post holder will demonstrate strong leadership behaviours-role modelling professionalism, recognising and celebrating the achievements of others, and maintaining a positive and inclusive team culture. They will be adept at managing conflict, addressing misconduct, and escalating concerns appropriately.
The candidate will be evaluated against key Civil Service behaviours including Seeing the Big Picture, Leadership, and Making Effective Decisions, and should naturally exhibit strengths in being Analytical, Responsible, and an effective Team Leader.
What you'll get in return
- When successful in securing this role, you will receive a permanent contract with an important government agency. You will also receive:
- £46,160 salary
- Civil service pension scheme (c25-29%)
- 25 days leave + bank holidays (rises with service)
- 1 privilege leave day
- Various other company benefits
Closing date - Sunday 1st March
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