Deputy Security Manager

Salary

Salary: £40,000 - 40,000 per year

The salary is £41,700 per annum.

• Must have previous experience in physical security management, security operations, defence, MOD, government, corporate security, or security contracts management environments.
• Must have proven experience leading teams, managing security systems, and operating within highly regulated environments.
• Must be willing to undergo enhanced security screening, including a five‑year UK residential history check, criminal record checks, financial background screening, and verification of employment and references covering the past five years.

• Lead and oversee the day‑to‑day site security operation.
• Manage and develop a team of approximately 15‑20 security personnel.
• Support and deputise for the Site Physical Security Manager.
• Manage physical security, personnel security, and vetting activities.
• Oversee security systems including CCTV, access control, and perimeter detection systems.
• Ensure compliance with government security requirements and industry standards.
• Coordinate security audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.
• Analyse security performance data and produce management reports.
• Manage security incidents, investigations, and risk mitigation activities.
• Lead security improvement projects from planning through to implementation.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Support business continuity and future security planning initiatives.

• Support
• Security

We are a leading global security provider based in Basildon (SS14), and this is a permanent, site‑based Deputy Security Manager role working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, for an average of 40 hours per week. The salary is £41,700 per annum. We offer 28 days holiday including bank holidays, a company pension scheme, healthcare options, and access to a discount and offers platform.

This is a varied role combining operational leadership, physical security, compliance management, and project delivery, with the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies to help keep our security function effective, compliant, and ready for the future.