Site Security Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop your on-site team to deliver outstanding security service.
• Recruit, train, and retain high-performing officers who reflect Securitas’ core values of Integrity, Helpfulness, and Vigilance.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions, appraisals, and performance reviews to encourage growth and accountability.
• Recognise and reward staff achievements, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Manage rotas effectively to ensure full coverage during holidays, absences, and peak periods.

Operational Excellence

• Act as the main point of contact for all site security matters, resolving issues efficiently and escalating where appropriate.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring all activities meet contractual and service-level expectations.
• Maintain up-to-date assignment instructions, risk assessments, and operational documentation.
• Analyse security data and incident trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure all incidents are reported accurately and promptly in line with company and client procedures.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Place safety, health, and environmental responsibility at the forefront of all site activities.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure full compliance with Securitas SHE standards, including training and reporting requirements.
• Respond promptly to incidents, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement measures.

Client Engagement & Business Support

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients through consistent communication and service excellence.
• Understand client priorities and align site operations with their security strategy.
• Support the branch manager in controlling costs and improving efficiency.
• Represent Securitas professionally at all times, ensuring the company’s values are reflected in every interaction.
• Prepare and deliver operational reports to the Branch Operations Manager

Please 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

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

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

• A valid SIA licence.
• Management experience 2 years +
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

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 believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

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Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
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

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try out hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.