Security Guard

 

Are you looking for a role where your personality shines through as the first point of contact in a unique environment? If so, we currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join us in our Security Department at our Torness Nuclear Power Station.

 

Working in our Security Department, you will be our first point of contact for all who come onto site. With this, we’re looking for you to demonstrate a professional approach for the delivery of the required security standards on a Nuclear Power Station site. As our next security guard, you will offer a polite, communicative and when necessary, directional and authoritative presence. For this position, we would look for you to strive and deliver work to a high standard, implementing a highly motivated work ethic.

 

If you feel like this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you!

 

Applications for this role close: Thursday 17th July 2022

Pay, Benefits and Culture

 

We’re offering a salary of £27,453 – £38,897 that apply with our terms and conditions covered by the EDF Company Agreement. The starting salary for the appointment will be dependent on your existing salary, competence, experiences and qualification. You’ll also be entitled to a shift allowance on top of your base salary for this role.

 

With the ability to work alternative shifts, this role offers flexibility with working shift rotations. Your rota will be allocated to yourself weeks in advance which will allow you the opportunity to enjoy everyday life around your working schedule.

 

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself.  We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.  We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

 

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.

 

We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.

What you’ll be doing

 

Working as our next Security Guard, your daily roles and responsibilities will include:

• Manage effective control of access to site.
• Ensure integrity of site boundaries; patrolling of boundary fence, site, buildings, plant and the reporting irregularities.
• Meet company and regulatory requirements with respect to search and entry of people and vehicles onto site and into controlled areas such as the ISB.
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with procedures and direction from team leaders and in accordance with laid down plans (Emergency Handbook; which includes the Security Response Plan).
• Maintain security logs, key registers, search registers and other related records in accordance with technical training and company procedures.
• Undertake and record person/bag/vehicle searching in accordance with mandatory requirements using supplied equipment and resources.
• Monitor physical security alarm management systems, access control systems and other security assets responding to system alarms in accordance with technical competence training.

Who you are

 

Your personality and commitment will be paramount in this role so with this, we’re looking for you to have exemplary people skills as this is a demanding customer-facing role. Although previous experience in this line of work would be desirable, it is not essential as full training will be offered. With this said, we are looking for you to be flexible with regards to working hours as one of the positions does come with shift work meaning you can work both days and nights when required.
If you feel like this is the role for you, please follow the application process and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch with you once the advertising has closed.

Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.

 Title:  Business Development Executive

Location:  Office Based with some remote working

Reporting to: Sales Director

Job Purpose and Summary: The Business Development Executive’s role is primarily to support and co-ordinate the sales activity by creating new business opportunities, and managing the sales funnel and he/she will be assisted by the sales & marketing team to do so. The BDE shall create and develop new business opportunities and relationships with potential customers and help identify new sales opportunities in our preferred sectors. The methods used to create these leads will be largely up to the BDE, but shall include, inbound sales enquiry qualification, tele-sales, digital marketing campaigns / social media (Linked-in) as well as email and any other viable industry tools in a collaborative approach with our marketing department. The BDE will work closely with the Sales Team to meet sales goals as provided by management. The BDE will act as a liaison between various branches of the company and will provide valuable feedback/reporting to management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Sales Team to directly target specific sectors in a structured and coordinated approach in order to generate sales opportunities/appointments for the sales team to attend either in person or via Teams / Zoom calls.
• Create mainly new opportunities with new customers as well as some existing customers.
• Qualify new, existing and historic sales opportunities
• Source new sales opportunities through outbound lead generation activities.
• To ensure the Sales CRM / Database is kept up to date.
• Maintain and report the deal flow in the sales funnel
• Create new and innovative ideas to drive our lead generation.

Minimum Education/ Training Required:

• A strong background in sales / business development/lead generation.
• A good general business knowledge with at least 2+ years business development / tele-sales experience.

Work Environment:

• An open plan, energetic and creative environment
• Dynamic workflows, enabling interaction with all staff and constant agile thinking

Essential Equipment Knowledge Required:

• Office 365 – including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint/Teams
• CRM – CASH

Additional Essential Skills Required:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective organization, planning and problem-solving skills
• Creative approach to thinking outside the box.
• Energy and drive
• A positive “can-do” attitude
• Flexible, and reliable
• Self-directed, requiring minimal supervision
• Able to prioritize important activities
• Able to function as a member of a team

To apply for this role please send a copy of your C.V to [email protected]

Introduction

The Linx International Group delivers security training and consultancy services internationally. We are the parent company to market-leading security training companies Tavcom Training and PerpetuityARC Training.

Our clients range from small businesses through to multinational organisations, NGOs, and government institutions across the globe.

 

We have offices in Bishops Waltham (Hampshire) and south Leicester. For this role, we are happy to welcome applications from those based near either office, those working from home and ‘hybrid’ workers.

 

Following a period of growth predominantly in our UK market, we are now looking for a security professional with training experience to support the development and delivery of our training courses. The role also focuses on growing our portfolio of security training courses to be delivered both online and in person.

The Training:

·          The Linx International Group provides security risk management and technical security training to UK and international learners.

·          Our regulated courses are accredited with Awarding Bodies such as Pearson Edexcel and comprise introductory programmes through to a MSc in International Security and Risk Management.

·          We also provide online, ‘bite size’ courses that allow for a less formal method for knowledge gain.

·          Security risk management training covers (but is not limited to):

o   Fundamentals of security risk

o   Enterprise security risk management

o   Security risk assessments

o   Physical security

o   Information security

o   Crisis management

o   Business continuity

o   Kidnap and ransom management

·          Technical training covers (but is not limited to):

o   CCTV technical courses

o   CCTV Control Rooms

o   Access control

o   Intruder alarms

o   Fire alarms

o   IP Networking

o   Cyber security

The Role:

·          Develop and deliver high quality professional training courses and materials for the benefit of our clients and their personnel.

·          Develop training strategies that support overall business objectives.

·          Work closely with the Linx team to develop and improve courses and programmes.

·          Develop, innovate, organise, and maintain relevance of training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.

·          Responsible for quality and consistency of security training programmes.

·          Work with Sales, Marketing and Course Administration teams to organise and manage periodic update meetings for in-house and associate trainers.

·          Represent the Group and/or speak at industry events.

The Person:

We’re looking for someone with:

·          Operational experience in security risk management.

·          Certificate (L3/L4) in Education & Training Qualification (or equivalent).

·          Demonstrable experience of delivering training solutions.

·          Bachelor’s degree (or higher) preferably in a security related discipline.

·          Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.

·          Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

·          Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and PowerPoint and other presentation software.

·          Confident presenter and public speaker.

·          Ability to work on own initiative.

 

Desirable:

 

·          Knowledge of course accreditation processes and working with Awarding Bodies

·          Recognised Assessor qualification

·          Recognised Internal Verifier qualification

·          Project management experience

·          Membership of a recognised professional body

The Salary

 

£50 000 per annum

 

The Benefits

 

·          23 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays

·          Additional day off for Birthday

·          Statutory pension

·          Private healthcare

·          Hybrid working – home/office

 

As this role requires maintaining current trends in the sector, travel to industry events and client meetings is a core part of the function. Delivery of the training courses will both in the UK and internationally, supported by virtual training via Zoom/MS Teams.

 

Driver’s Licence and own vehicle required

 

Working hours: 0900 – 1700 (or as otherwise agreed)

To apply, candidates will need to email their CV and covering letter to: [email protected] by Friday 3rd June 2022.