Security Manager

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve.

Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values
- Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Award-Winning Employer
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Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning
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The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

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Professional Growth
: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay
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Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

Monday to Friday and one weekend in six (weekend work recovered time using TOIL)

As a Security Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all security operations to ensure the safety and security of the site. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will manage a team of security personnel, coordinate security measures, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

• Develop and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures
• Manage and lead a team of security personnel, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and management regarding security matters
• Conduct regular security assessments and risk analyses to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Ensure the correct escalation of incidents in line with the incident escalation process, maintaining accurate records
• Oversee the operation of security systems, including CCTV, fire alarms, PA systems, VMS, Intruder/Panic Alarms, BMS, ANPR, radio, and phone systems
• Coordinate and deploy security resources effectively to handle incidents and emergencies
• Implement emergency procedures in accordance with the Incident and Emergency Plan
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, including COSHH guidelines
• Provide regular reports on security operations and performance to management
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure comprehensive security coverage

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Extensive experience in a security management role
• SIA – Security Management License preferred
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and adaptable, able to respond to changing demands and priorities
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining high standards
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.