Deputy Security Manager

Permanent

Location: Abderdeen

Hours: Monday - Friday

Pay: £19.04 ph

Are you an experienced security professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career? We are seeking a highly motivated Deputy Security Manager to support the delivery of exceptional security services within a complex, high-profile environment in Aberdeen.

Working alongside the Security Manager, you will play a key role in leading a dedicated security team, maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and resilient leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about developing people, improving processes, and driving performance.

As Deputy Security Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of site security operations, ensuring the protection of people, assets, and infrastructure. You will lead by example, providing strong operational leadership while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

The successful candidate will be confident in making decisions, managing incidents, and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, workplace teams, emergency services, and external agencies.

• Support the Security Manager in the delivery of all site security operations.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of security professionals.
• Manage incident response activities and ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
• Conduct security risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee access control systems and monitor security technologies, including the C-Cure 3.0 platform.
• Champion compliance, governance, and best practice across all security operations.
• Produce KPI reports, statistical analysis, and performance updates for senior management.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Oversee the management and compliance reporting of the Send Word Now platform.
• Provide comprehensive training and mentoring to members of the security team.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.

• Annual leave entitlement of 5.8 weeks
• Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme.
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.
• Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents.
• Financial support
• Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
• Progression opportunities – many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
• A welcoming, respectful team culture
• Uniform and full induction provided
• Cycle to Work scheme

You are an experienced security leader with a strong operational background and a passion for people management. You demonstrate excellent judgement, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while driving high standards across the team.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Deputy Security Manager, Security Manager, or similar supervisory role.
• Proven experience within a high-risk or high-profile security environment.
• Strong leadership experience managing operational security teams.
• Experience managing incidents, investigations, and crisis response situations.
• Knowledge of security compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering training programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.

• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience with C-Cure access control systems and security management platforms.
• Experience in KPI reporting, compliance management, and operational audits.

• SIA Door Supervisor Licence (including First Aid)
• SIA CCTV Licence (including First Aid)

Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy…