Security Manager

Dawson Jones Recruitment is working with a education organisation in Hampshire to recruit an experienced Security Manager for an initial 9-month interim assignment.

This is a varied management role combining people leadership, operational security and security systems management. You'll lead an established team responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors, while also helping to develop and improve the organisation's wider security provision.

The role would suit an experienced security professional who is confident managing people, has strong technical knowledge of security systems and is comfortable operating in a busy, public-facing environment.

The role

You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the security service, including:

• Leading a team consisting of a Supervisor and Site Stewards, with potential responsibility for a further team of Welfare Wardens
• Managing the performance, development and day-to-day operation of the security team
• Overseeing CCTV, access control, alarm and wider security systems
• Supporting the installation, integration and development of security systems rather than simply their day-to-day operation
• Developing and reviewing security policies, procedures and working practices
• Managing security incidents and ensuring appropriate escalation and respons...