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Guard Force Manager

Job in East Knighton, Dorset County, DT2, England, UK
Listing for: Staffline
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Management
  • Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 46668 GBP Yearly GBP 46668.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: East Knighton

Job Opportunity:
Guardforce Manager Winfrith

G4S is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Security Manager to join the team within the UK Secure Solutions business unit. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Winfrith, Newburgh, Dorchester.

CV and Cover Letter please required for all applications.

Your Time at Work
  • Location:

    Winfrith, Newburgh, Dorchester
  • Salary: £46,668.15 Per Year
  • Contract:

    Permanent, Full-time
  • Hours:

    Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30, Friday 07:30 - 13:30
  • Reporting to:
    Nuclear Operations Manager (North / South)
The Role

As the Guardforce Manager, you will act as the key interface for the delivery of the contract, serving as G4S' lead contact with the client site operation. You will be responsible for the leadership and management of the guard force, consisting of Supervisors, Deputy Supervisors, and Security Officers, ensuring operational excellence and compliance in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Leadership & People Management:
    Directing the Security Team in accordance with the client’s security and safety plan and additional client requirements. Managing all areas of staff management, including HR issues, performance appraisals, and holiday approvals. Proactively managing employee attendance and ensuring minimum staffing levels by managing rosters and arranging cover.
  • Training & Development:
    Working with the client and Nuclear Operations Manager to develop training schemes, arranging and delivering training for new staff, providing coaching and mentoring, producing regular desktop exercises and participating in irregular security and safety exercises.
  • Operations & Compliance:
    Implementing all client and G4S processes, writing and maintaining Security Instructions, managing health and safety, ensuring contractual and regulatory obligations, acting in a command and control role during events, reviewing incident reports.
The Ideal Candidate
  • Management experience and a relevant qualification.
  • Management experience of various categories of staff rank and positions within a diverse team environment.
  • A proven track record in management of staff (please provide examples including team sizes, staff positions categories and sectors in your cover letter).
  • The ability to deliver live solutions to problems in a developing environment.
  • Experience conducting investigations and reviews.
  • Experience handling HR processes such as grievances, disciplinary processes and disputes.
Key Information and Benefits
  • Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 days in lieu of bank holidays, subject to work rotation).
  • Financial Security:
    Workplace pension scheme and Life Assurance benefit.
  • Professional Support:
    Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal.
  • Health & Wellbeing:
    Contributory Healthcare Scheme and Eyecare vouchers.
  • Perks:
    Employee discount schemes, referral programme, free parking.
  • Professional Development:
    Opportunities for progression, training and development.
  • Essentials:
    Free uniform provided.

Job G4S (G275)

G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!

About Staffline

Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.

This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites without prior written consent from Staffline.

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