Lead Nights Security Operations Operative
Lead Nights Security Operations Operative Unit 17 , William Prance Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ZD
We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK 's fastest growing privately owned companies. The Range has grown enormously since its inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary. As a result of our expansion plans, and our continued ongoing success, we are seeking a dynamic Security Operations Centre Administrative Assistant to be based at our Head Office in Plymouth.
The Range has invested in a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) to protect our people, assets, and operations nationwide. As a Nights Team Leader, you will oversee a team of SOC Operators, manage incident response and escalations, and ensure the effective operation of the SOC during night hours. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong communication, sound judgement, and the ability to work under pressure.
Responsibilities:- Lead and support SOC Nights Operators, ensuring the effective operation of the Security Operations Centre during night shifts.
- Act as the primary escalation point for security incidents, alarms, technical faults, and operational issues.
- Oversee CCTV, alarm systems, monitoring platforms, and routine system health checks, ensuring issues are responded to and escalated appropriately.
- Maintain accurate incident records, shift reports, and handovers, ensuring all activity is logged to company standards.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and emergency services as required.
- Support the development and performance of team members, ensuring adherence to SOC procedures and best practice.
- Identify operational risks, technical issues, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, incident response procedures, GDPR, data protection requirements, and confidentiality standards.
Essential
- Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Experience of incident management, CCTV, alarm monitoring, or security operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Experience with in a 24/7 operational environment.
- Knowledge of CCTV, alarm monitoring systems, and security technologies.
- Experience of process improvement, SOP development, or first‑line technical troubleshooting.
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Long service awards
- Employee discount
- Cycle to work scheme
Position:
Permanent, Full‑time
12‑hour nights 18:45pm to 06:45am, working a 4-on, 4-off rota.
Location:Head Office, Plymouth, Devon
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