Protective Services Development Manager

We’re Hiring:
Protective Services Development Manager!

Location: Covering Oxford, Beds, Bucks and Peterborough

Pay: c £60,475 + Car Allowance + Commission + Quarterly & Annual Bonus!

Hours: Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week

Grade: Site Based

Explore your purpose. To See a Different World!

At Securitas
, we’re redefining what modern security looks like. More than protecting assets, we’re transforming the industry through intelligent, client‑centric solutions powered by people, innovation, and data. That’s why we’re searching for a visionary Protective Services Development Manager
—someone ready to shape the future of integrated security across Oxford, Beds, Bucks and Peterborough.

• Drive Commercial Growth:
  Lead the development of new business opportunities and actively manage existing client portfolios to deliver year‑on‑year profitable growth.
• Account Management:
  Build deep relationships with clients, understand their business objectives, and deliver tailored security solutions that evolve with their needs.
• P&L Ownership:
  Share responsibility for branch financial performance, including revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
• Innovate and Transform:
  Identify opportunities to upsell, cross‑sell, and transform traditional services into intelligent, integrated solutions.
• Client Engagement:
  Conduct regular client reviews, KPI/SLA meetings, and strategic planning sessions to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Market Intelligence:
  Monitor competitors, gather local market insights, and use data to inform commercial strategies and service improvements.
• Collaborative Leadership:
  Work closely with operations and commercial teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client retention.
• Sales Strategy Execution:
  Design and implement local commercial plans, lead price negotiations, and manage transformation pipelines.
• Risk‑Based Evaluation:
  Continuously assess service provision and propose alternative models to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Customer Experience Excellence:
  Champion client‑centricity by identifying solution gaps and driving innovation to meet evolving market needs.

Note: The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Proven track record in a high‑performing, client‑facing sales or account management role.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust quickly through credibility, communication skills, and authenticity.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in managing margins, forecasting, and business growth strategies.
• Ability to translate technical service offerings into clear, meaningful business benefits for clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to stakeholders.
• Client‑centric mindset with a commitment to service excellence and long‑term relationship building.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy pipeline and meet deadlines.
• Resilient, proactive, and solutions‑focused approach with a positive bounce‑back mindset.
• Experience working collaboratively across operational and commercial functions.
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a commercial environment.

• Single Cover Health Care
• 3x Salary Life Assurance
• 5% Employer Contribution Pension
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Free Mortgage advice & More

Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness
, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews…