Contract Manager

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We're Hiring:
Contract Manager

Yeovil
Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours:

Mon-Thurs 07:30-17:00 / Fri 07:30-16:30 (42 hrs/week)

From day one, you'll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

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Grade:
Site-Based

As Contract Manager
, you'll be the strategic and operational heartbeat of a high-profile site - leading a large, dynamic team across security and front-of-house services.
This is a pivotal role where your leadership will directly shape service excellence, drive performance, and earn recognition from both Securitas and our valued client. With proven experience in security management and leading large site-based teams, you'll implement robust strategies, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver outstanding results that truly make a difference.

• Manage the delivery of operational site security and front-of-house services, ensuring a first-class experience.
• Lead a large team of security officers and front-of-house staff.
• Conduct and monitor staff appraisals, encouraging development and progression.
• Oversee staff training and development, with monthly progress reporting.
• Manage rotas effectively to ensure coverage.
• Implement policies, SOPs, Assignment Instructions, and emergency preparedness plans.
• Handle incident management and response promptly and professionally.
• Safeguard people, buildings, and information assets.
• Assist with long-term strategic planning for the security function.
• Oversee the operation of security systems.
• Work cross-functionally with Property and Facilities teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat analysis across the estate.

Note:

Although this gives a rough picture of what you will be doing in the role, it is not fully extensive of your responsibilities.

• SIA Licence (essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Access to a vehicle or good transport links
• Minimum 2 years' management experience
• Experience managing operational security delivery
• Proven ability to lead large teams (15+)
• Passion for service excellence
• Experience implementing security strategy and policies (SOPs)
• Ability to positively engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Preferred:
  Background in Security Management

• Health & Safety at Work
• Customer Service Training
• First Aid at Work

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

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.

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (guaranteeing interviews for eligible candidates) and recognition as an inclusive employer. We support equality through Employee Networks
, 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
.

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• 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.
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