Head of Security

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Job description

Security Manager / Head of Security (In-house)
Salary: Circa 63,000 - 66,000 plus an extensive benefits package.
Location: London
Hours: Monday to Friday (37 hours)

This is a tremendous opportunity to lead the strategic & operational in-house security function at a high-profile location in London. You should be a talented people manager with strong corporate security management experience.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience managing the delivery of operational and/or strategic security in a corporate environment.
• An experienced and passionate people manager with a track record of leading and developing inclusive security teams.
• Ideally you will have experience leading an in-house security team.
• Experience implementing security strategy: crisis management, emergency planning, incident management plans etc.
• A passion for service excellence
• Experience of positively influencing and engaging senior stakeholders
• We would welcome applications from candidates who have undertaken further industry learning/qualifications such as a Degree in Security & Risk Management or similar.
• Professional membership of bodies such as the IWFM or Security Institute would also be welcome.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing the operational delivery of site security
• Lead on the strategic planning of the security function
• Oversee the creation and Implementation of SOPs and assignment instructions
• Conduct and monitor staff appraisals and encourage further development
• Staff training and development including regular emergency preparedness training
• Liaison with Police and emergency services
• Incident management and response
• Oversee the delivery of control room services
• Cross functional working with the Property and Facilities teams.

All applications are treated in confidence.

Established as a Security Recruitment specialist Momentum Recruitment provide a quality focused recruitment service for the provision of permanent, contract & temporary staff across the EMEA region.

Momentum Recruitment covers the following markets.

Corporate Security
Security Guarding - Management & Operations
Security Guarding - Officer & site personnel staff
Retail Loss Prevention, Audit & Fraud
HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Assurance)
Facilities Management - Hard (M&E) & Soft Services
Security Sales & Business Development
Electronic Security
Risk Management

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