Security Operations Manager

UK Security Operations Manager

Location: London, E14 5GL

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 45 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled UK Security Operations Manager to provide operational management support to KPMG, ensuring the delivery of exceptional security services across the organisation’s UK estate. This role requires a proactive leader who can manage complex security operations, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance.

• Lead and mentor security operations staff, driving accountability and performance.
• Oversee daily operations, including prioritisation, escalations, and shift coverage.
• Act as the primary decision‑maker during security incidents.
• Maintain strong relationships with KPMG security leadership and regional managers.
• Support delivery of physical security services such as guarding, patrols, access control, CCTV, and alarms.
• Assist with business continuity and crisis management planning and exercises.
• Conduct security assessments and lead investigations as required.
• Manage financial controls and ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.

• Proven track record in senior security leadership roles within corporate or blue‑chip environments.
• Significant experience in the private security sector, with strong operational management expertise.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills.
• Skilled in risk assessment, threat analysis, and mitigation strategies.
• Inspirational leader with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficient in conflict resolution, negotiation, and HR best practices.
• Adaptable, resilient, and committed to ethical decision‑making.

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company. We connect people and places to make the world work better. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and caring people, we help our customers achieve their purpose—whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking our corporate responsibility very seriously.

Our passion is people.

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or educational background. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

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