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We have a fantastic opportunity for several female ex-military or ex-police training professionals to expand their resumes and join a dedicated team delivering training within the Middle East.

Applicants need experience in Physical Training and Self-Defence  and must have successfully completed either a military or police instructor course or hold a minimum of a level 3 training qualification. Consideration will be given to providing training leading to a level 3 teaching award for suitably experienced applicants who lack the formal training qualification.

Package includes; return flights, in country accommodation, in country transport, medical insurance and working visa and competitive salary. Selected candidates will need to be able to deploy for a period of at least 17 weeks from early January 2020.

Please forward a covering letter and CV to [email protected]. Selected candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview where further detail will be provided. Applicants must be holders of UK passport.

 

The Company

Prometheus Policing Services is an independent UK company delivering consultancy, training and sustainable development to corporate and government sectors globally.

Our unique blend and range of high-level skills and experience allows us to design and deliver bespoke solutions to meet all client requirements.

Our key strength is our people – we have a core team of professionals with a proven track record of expertise and credibility in the fields of law enforcement, military operations, counter terrorism, cyber security, intelligence, investigation and transformational change.

We have an honest and ethical approach to our work which ensures that the client’s best interests are prioritised and solutions delivered to meet need.

 

Selectamark Security Systems plc, UK Sales Manager Job Ad/Description
A Sales Manager is required to join the UK’s leading provider of security marking and asset identification solutions.

The company has just celebrated 34 years in business and is a trusted name in the Security Industry. The company is based near Bromley in Kent and is an easy 15 minutes train journey from London Bridge. The company’s two main brands are a leading DNA forensic marking system used by Police Forces, Government, Banks, and Retailers to prevent crime, and the UK’s cycle database which is endorsed by both the Met Police and Transport for London.

The company is ISO9001, ISO27001 and ISO14001 accredited, and is dedicated to providing quality and accredited solutions to its customers in the UK and overseas. The successful candidate will be joining a company with a strong team ethic, which creates a very enjoyable and dynamic environment to work in.

About The Position
This is an exciting new position for a hard-working and ambitious sales manager with the desire to make a huge impact within a £2m turnover business, with strong growth prospects both in the UK and abroad.

You will report to the Managing Director and be responsible for:

– Jointly developing the business plan and strategy for expanding the company’s UK customer base
– Selling directly into all target sectors in the UK
– Managing a Sales team of 4 individuals
– Managing key customer accounts
– Reporting on sales KPIs to senior management
– Preparing reports, budgets and forecasts
– Achieving the company’s sales targets
– Championing customer care throughout the business and ensuring the highest level of customer retention.
– Researching markets and competitors to ensure the company’s selling propositions continue to meet customer demands
– Communicating sales best practice and initiatives to the sales team
– Working with the marketing team to plan the annual calendar of exhibitions
– Attending exhibitions and managing the sales team to capture and follow up leads from these events

About You:

– Most importantly, you will be able to demonstrate a personal track record of hitting targets and delivering successful and profitable results
– You will have a proven track record of working within a similar sales function.
– You will ideally have sales experience within the security industry
– You will have good accounting and numeric ability.
– A can-do attitude and a passion for sales are essential. Equally, you must be happy and confident presenting to people at all levels including senior management.
– You will be articulate and have excellent persuasive and interpersonal skills
– You will be organised, and a good time and project manager
– You will have excellent motivational skills

Salary and Benefits:

– £45k to £55k basic dependent on experience
– Commission based on achieving sales targets with potential OTE of £65k to £75k
– 23 days holiday
– Ongoing training and development
– Company pension scheme

Please email your CV and covering letter/email to [email protected]

 

Your skills and qualifications as a Senior Security Advisor:

Experience of working in a secure environment within the defence industry or similar regulated / law enforcement sector

Experience of working under pressure to deliver a vital service to numerous internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrable experience of providing security related services in a regulated environment.

Demonstrable experience of working with HMG Classified Material

Clear understanding of HMG Security Policy Framework and Security Classifications

Understanding of HMG Security Policy Framework and Security Classifications

You will have great attention to detail and can challenge and influence others, you will be proactive and a team player with excellent communication and prioritisation skills.

Location

Bellshill

Region

UK & Ireland

Job Type

Permanent

Function

Information Systems

Closing Date

25.10.19

Reference

VOPS0075

 

Reporting to the Compliance Area Leader, this role will provide high quality, security subject matter expertise and support implementation of security programs to enhance business performance across our global business.

 

We are looking for candidates with previous demonstrable experience of building and inspiring security teams to perform to their maximum ability.

 

As a vital member of the Team, you will be responsible for a number of key tasks including:

 

• Develop and lead the delivery of a corporate security framework, which provides operating principles, policies and processes and security risk management, and provide the global business with security advice and best practice advice in respect of this.
• Ownership and maintenance of the AEO safety and security requirements to ensure accreditation and continuance of accreditations.
• Responsible for full operational management of the security teams (internal and contracted at our Strathclyde Business Park and Arête (Cumbernauld) sites.
• To develop, deliver and continually improve security provision in line with our organisational objectives.
• Provide a risk and threat assessment processes across all sites to deliver risk reduction.
• Embed a security culture by designing and delivering a security awareness programme, conducting security reviews and audits in line with identified risks.
• Ownership of the outsourced manned guarding contract across the business ensuring it is fit for purpose and cost effective.
• Develop positive relationships externally with relevant government, industry bodies and local law enforcement agencies.
• Lead and coordinate investigations as necessary on security incidents and report findings and opportunities for improvement to site and senior management.

 

We pride ourselves on embracing the pioneering spirit of our founder, continually seeking new ways to improve and develop, and sharing your ideas, expertise, knowledge and opinions will be encouraged as part of your day to day role.

 

For comprehensive details of this exciting role and the responsibilities involved, please see the role profile by selecting the “download PDF” link at the top of the page.

 

For comprehensive details of this exciting role and the responsibilities involved, please see the role profile by following the link below.

 

The role

Nuclear Inspectors are expected to be capable of undertaking a variety of roles:

• Inspecting sites
• Assessing technical safety cases
• Enforcing the law and influencing improvement in safety cases
• Investigating incidents;
• Developing strategic approaches to secure high standards in the industry
• Managing nuclear research contracts etc.

The role of a Nuclear Inspector is varied and you are likely to undertake a range of duties during your career. Some Inspectors concentrate on undertaking planned and reactive inspections on site, while others will mainly assess safety submissions or manage discrete intervention projects.

However, the focus is on working as teams to ensure compliance, reassure the public and improve safety standards. When Inspectors find shortcomings in compliance they initially provide advice but may issue verbal and written warnings. The powers available to inspectors enable them to serve Enforcement Notices and ultimately initiate prosecutions. There is also a wide range of powers available under nuclear license conditions.

Please click the link below for further information on this role, and to apply.

Bylor is a joint venture between Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke to build the new nuclear reactor site at Hinkley Point, Hinkley Point C (HPC).
 
This post will work under the guidance of the Bylor Security Manager who has security responsibility for the Bylor project.  The focus of the role is to assist in the development and maintenance of security solutions which protect Bylor’s people, physical assets, information and reputation within the HPC site. The role is site based and will operate at an operational level across Bylor’s platforms and work areas within the HPC site.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Bylor Security Manager to ensure security compliance and standards are maintained at an operational level
• Have an in depth understanding of all HPC site security related policies and procedures Provide detailed weekly reports to the Bylor Security Manager as required and/or specified
• Become the first point of contact within Bylor for any operational security related issues, incidents or emergencies with Bylor’s areas of responsibility
• Promote security compliance and awareness amongst the entire Bylor workforce
• Forge and maintain a close working relationship with onsite Nuclear New Build (NNB) Operational Security Team and onsite Avon & Somerset Police officers
• Work within the HPC site Tier 1 security community to enhance security cultureMaintain strategic and tactical threat and risk assessments to the Bylor project and monitor effective control measures to manage them
• Develop appropriate strategies that proactively contribute to the safety and security of our workforce, visitors and contractors, the reduction of harm, loss and damage to our physical assets, data, information, reputation and business resilience
• Monitor security compliance against the Bylor site security management plan including access controls, people protection, security of plant, equipment and materials
• Develop and deliver professional security-related briefings, presentations and training on key security related topics
• Conduct reviews of site area specific security plans and develop action plans which will respond to any deficiencies or shortcomings as appropriate
• Carry out security related compliance audits on all Bylor work areas including office spaces

Candidate Profile

• Relevant security experience/qualifications essential.  Minimum of 3 years security experience in the construction and engineering industry (or a similar industry – oil, gas, mining, international retail or FMCG)
• Intellectual depth – must be able to demonstrate commitment or willingness to continuous professional development.
• Language skills: English (fluent spoken and written), articulate and confident  presenter in meetings
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest caliber; must undergo rigorous pre-employment screening, site vetting process and successful site induction
• An effective communicator with good interpersonal skills; must have a collaborative style and the ability to influence across the operational areas of the project and achieve buy-in
• IT Skills: must be computer literate, MS Office programs and ready ability to learn in-house systems
• Be able to self-deliver and work independently, adjusting priorities in rapidly changing circumstances
• Security experience/qualifications although preferred are not a pre-requisite for this position.  This is an opportunity to learn from the Bylor Security Manager and other HPC site security professionals.   The successful candidate will be expected to attain relevant security related qualifications to be discussed further with the Bylor Security Manager

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Do you have a talent for Marketing and PR, with a natural and engaging communication style, exceptional attention to detail and a series of branding and marketing skills?

The Security Institute are now looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Marketing and PR Officer to support the Membership Engagement team at our Head Office, based in Caldecote, Nuneaton.

The successful candidate will be joining the Security Institute at an exciting time of team and membership growth. You will be working alongside a dynamic and forward-thinking Engagement team who are striving to further shape the Security Institute’s membership and engagement activity. This includes the introduction of a new Security Institute members magazine, in which the successful candidate will be instrumental in the creation and editing of the publication.

This marketing role offers a varied working experience and provides the opportunity to work collaboratively with the engagement team on tasks such as the ongoing development of the mobile app and website, social media, event marketing and leading various UK security exhibitions. This is a brilliant opportunity for a skilled, creative and ambitious individual to contribute directly to the growth and development of the Security Institute.

Key Responsibilities:

Communications & Marketing

• Source content, creatively write and circulate the weekly eNews to members.
• Support the Membership Engagement Manager with the quarterly membership magazine, source content, design of magazine using Adobe InDesign, proof reading and printing.
• Be the main point of contact for all Exhibition Partners. Drive exhibition pre-show and post-show engagement and attendance at UK based trade shows, promote them to the membership, make transport arrangements, staff and volunteer rotas, pack equipment.
• Distribute leads post-show to relevant point of contacts within the organisation to drive to conversion.
• Be the main point of contact for all external trade publications and communications for the members; submit articles and press releases. Proof-read other communications as required.
• Maintain and manage social media channels and post regular daily content to increase brand awareness, attract new members and inform existing members.
• Create artwork for trade press advertorials and graphics for use across our social media channels.
• Manage distribution lists within CRM and all communication platforms, including leads databases.
• Identifying and initiating marketing leads.
• Maintain marketing equipment and leaflet stock.
• Circulate sensitive security briefings as a priority dependant on the nature of the message and maintain a library of historic briefings.
• Manage and create content and pages of the Security Institute website to keep members and prospects informed of all aspects of the business.
• Provide engagement reports and analytics on social media channels and online platforms.

Events

• Attend security events and exhibitions on behalf of the Security Institute with a confident and positive attitude to hosting and networking.
• Organise networking events alongside Exhibitions for members and their guests.
• Deliver digital and traditional marketing and PR support for all events launched by the Security Institute; to encourage ticket sales and engagement.
• Write webpage content for events and other membership activity.

Membership Support

• Assist members with access to the website.
• Assist the Membership Engagement Manager with all membership engagement activity.
• Help administer the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme.
• Assist members with uploading job advertisements to our website.

Office Admin

• Answer incoming calls, handle membership enquiries, build rapport with the membership.
• Work with the other team members to provide a warm and welcoming office environment.
• Provide cover for the administrator when required, and work with the team to support major projects.

Key Capabilities:

• Marketing development and strategy skills – a CIM qualification, or background in Journalism or Graphic Design would be advantageous.
• Creative skills in writing and graphic design.
• Confident communicator, negotiator and decision maker.
• Proven business and implementation planner.
• Thrives in busy environments, good at meeting deadlines.
• Broad knowledge of account management, up-selling and client expectation.
• Technically competent with experience of a variety of software systems and databases – experience of using CRM systems, email marketing software, social media scheduling platforms and WordPress CMS would be favourable.

Your package:

• 33 days inclusive of public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Company Pension provided by NEST
• BUPA healthcare
• 24hr Employee Assistance Programme Helpline
• Discretionary ex-gratia payment
• TOIL

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00 to £24,000.00 /year

• Previous experience in the following: commercial and operational management, leadership/team management and financial control and reporting.
• Previous exposure to financial management and budgetary control.
• Previous experience of producing written documents and reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong customer focus.
• Intermediate level PC skills (MS Office).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must hold or be prepared to apply for a Frontline SIA Licence.
• 5 year checkable work/career history. All applicants will be vetted in line with industry standards – BS7858

Duties include:

• To be responsible for all operational staff and have a full understanding of the functions covered at all sites including:  Security, CCTV, Post Room, Reception and General Business Support.
• To liaise with and meet with customers and key contacts on a regular basis to review contract performance and ensure that quality standards are maintained in accordance with Service Level Agreements.
• To conduct regular site visits to ensure that the Task Schedules and Assignment Instructions are updated and maintained in line with Business  requirements and continue to meet the customers’ requirements. This may require visits outside of normal office hours.
• To lead, manage and motivate direct reports including goal setting, performance reviews, appraisals, performance management, coaching and development planning.
• To recruit and select site-based staff and actively performance manage all staff onsite to maintain high levels of service.
• To manage and control leave, sickness absence and overtime to ensure appropriate cover of shifts, service levels are maintained and budgetary implications are minimised.
• To identify areas for additional business with existing customers and new business opportunities.
• To ensure that Health & Safety and Quality policies are adhered to on-site and that any incidences or discrepancies are reported immediately to Line Manager / Health & Safety/Quality Officer and the appropriate action is then taken and documented.
• To monitor and manage revenue and costs against budget establishing appropriate controls.
• To produce written reports using MS Office for Line Management as required.
• To provide general business support and carry out ad hoc duties as required.

Join our Team – Security Officer based in our London Region. London Bridge. 

We are looking for flexible, capable and well presented Individuals who can work on their own initiative and be part of a team.

Our Security Officers are the face of Ward Security and therefore if you have an SIA license, are passionate about security and safety, then please read on for our current Security Officer opportunities. Customer Service experience is essential for this role, you will be working alongside and assisting members of the public with queries, whilst upholding the integrity of the areas and acting as a deterrent.

What is the role?

Corporate Security Officer – Frontline SIA Licence required – no applications will be considered unless you hold a valid SIA Licence.  All roles are subject vetting to a 5 year checkable history.

A high level of self presentation, customer service & communication skills are essential along with a positive/helpful attitude.

 

Where is it based?

In our London Region based at London Bridge.

What is the Package?

Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, 5.6 weeks annual leave, Child Care Vouchers, Pension and Life Assurance

Working in partnership with Perkbox offering all employees a range of benefits ranging from retailer discounts, cinema tickets, wellness and gym membership and many other fantastic benefits for you to enjoy.       *available after 6 months service

Who we are:

Ward Security provides a security services solutions to all UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more.

With over 800 employees operating nationally we seek the best talent to uphold our vision to be the most trusted Security Partner in the UK.

Ward Security recruit, train and reward the very best staff, complemented by the latest technology and communications to ensure the highest levels of security and Client service.

Sounds like the role for me, how do I apply?

We will need your current CV and you can upload this on your online application form and send this to [email protected] quoting the Job Reference.

Read about us @ www.ward-security.co.uk

What is the main purpose of the role?

The purpose of this job is to protect the clients’ business interests by the provision of a security presence in addressing issues dealing with fire, damage, theft and health and safety issues.

• complying with procedures, arrangements and instructions
• remaining aware that their own acts and omissions can have an impact on the environment and taking all reasonable measures to prevent or minimise any such impact
• promoting and maintaining high standards of housekeeping
• Patrols
• Access Control
• Incident reports and Daily occurrence logs
• Visitor logs/vehicle logs/ key register
• Evacuation
• FoH role external
  • Hostile recon
  • Protest awareness
• FoH internal
  • Meet & greet
  • Reception service & customer liaison – own the reception area, assess waiting time, facility to lock down the building utilising remote – two phase (perimeter & then grounding of lifts)
  • Searching (Walk through Metal Detector) (search training can be provided)
  • Loading Bay (dedicated Officer, but do cover breaks) courier and Mail transition
  • Visitor Tenant reception – separate entrance 07:00 to 19:00 hours
  • Key and Visitor escort – self explanatory
  • VIP protocols – regular daily function

To follow and adhere to Ward Security Limited Compliance Procedures and Company Operating Procedures.

• To provide regular foot patrols within defined areas as an effective deterrent in the protection of the client’s property and assets.
• To be flexible and available when called upon, if operational needs require so this will be at short notice, you will work on various sites as and when required.
• To effectively control the access to the client’s premises, examining documentation to ascertain the authenticity and authority to gain access.
• Only where required- to provide monitoring functions to CCTV and alarm functions. To be aware of the operation of those functions and to respond as required.
• When required to assist and escort visitors to their destinations within the clients complex.
• To submit detailed reports on discovery of issues relating to health and safety and crime to the relevant authority either verbally or in report form as required.
• In line with Company policy carry out routine search procedures in sensitive manner to include vehicles, buildings and persons.
• To effectively deal with all incidents falling within the security remit and to effectively report all incidents to the relevant authority.
• To provide a locking service as required, locking doors and gates as required by the client.
• To provide a point of contact and information centre to staff and visitors.
• To attain the first aid qualifications to meet the Company requirements under the health and safety regulations. (As required)
• To maintain a log of all visitors, incidents and any other records that may be required by the client.
• To maintain the clients key safe to issue and record all movements of keys within the clients premises.
• To identify suspicious persons and actions and report such circumstances.

What experience and skills do I need?

• Experience within a similar position is preferred
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate clearly with people at all levels projecting a confident and professional manner.
• A 5-year checkable work history or back to school record.
• To be able to observe and accurately record incidents as they occur.
• Able to prioritise workloads and be flexible in the approach to varied tasks
• To be of smart appearance at all times whilst representing the company image.
• To be punctual in attendance.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Ward Security are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Ward Security is pleased to announce that it has become a Recognised Service Provider working alongside the Living Wage Foundation. The achievements means Ward Security and all its subsidiaries meet the standards set by Citizens UK and Centre for Civil Society for good practice by providers of personnel under contract.

Competitive + Car (or car allowance)
Ideally based in Coventry + regular travel 

Here at Cadent we’re at the start of an exciting journey of transformation, growth and evolution. We’re new but we’re 200 years old. (You might have known us as part of National Grid but now we’ve transformed ourselves to Cadent). We’re the UK’s largest gas network connecting and keeping energy flowing to our customer’s 12 million homes and businesses across the UK. 

We’re proud of our story so far and we’re super powered up about what our future holds.  That’s where you come in!  Join us as a Senior Security Advisor and start a transformation journey adding real purpose and direction to your career and feel genuinely proud about what you do. 

 

About the role

You’ll be supporting the Security Manager in providing risk commensurate security guidance, direction and advice to all Cadent Business functions, partners and contractors throughout the UK on personal, personnel and physical-security.  You’ll be delivering security programmes and solutions to safeguard Cadent’s people and assets, whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate standards across the company portfolio. 

Being primarily based in the Midlands, you’ll manage your own diary and prioritise your workload and personal development. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Being an integral member of the Cadent Safety, Health, Environment and Security (SHES) team – reporting through the Resilience and Security Manager to the Director of Safety, deputising for the Manager when required. 
• Being a subject matter for the Company across a broad range of protective security aspects including securing through environmental design, human interventions, physical and technical measures, personal safeguarding and personnel security.
• When appropriate using analytical techniques to make recommendations to key decision makers both internally and externally. 
• Providing advice and guidance directly to individuals and business functions, through web-based applications, policy and procedure development, security reports and scenario-based exercises – demonstrating the appropriate level of attention to detail. 
• Being a key player in supporting the Property business function and our contacted security provider as required. 
• Supporting Project Managers in Cadents Capital Delivery function in the delivery of major infrastructure projects e.g. HS2 and CNI protection. 
• Representing Cadent in a number of security related forums across the energy sector. 
• Developing a network of trusted contacts in the industry, government departments and agencies as well as the police service at appropriate levels and be responsible for supporting UK Government Counter Terrorism and Crime Prevention strategies, utilising external relationships and committees to influence and shape UK Government security policy where appropriate. 
• Be willing to undertake personal development opportunities that will support continued professional development as well as a greater understanding of the operation of Cadents business and operations together with entities that may be dependant or interdependent upon Cadent. 
• Supporting the delivery of effective training, assurance and exercise programmes to all internal customers

 

About you

You’ll possess the following skills, knowledge, experience and attributes:

Essential 

• Security related credentials are essential, preferably Home Office/Security Service/Armed Forces trained with proven relevant experience in delivering effective security advice to utility, commerce or retail businesses in crime reduction e.g. crime prevention through environmental design preferably qualified through the College of Policing or Home Office. 
• Membership of an accredited institution – i.e The Security Institute. 
• A willingness to participate in National Security Vetting. 
• Proven and demonstrable experience of working with key Government departments and Law enforcement agencies, supporting wider UK Government Counter Terrorism, Domestic Extremism and Crime prevention strategies. 
• Excellent knowledge of physical, personal and personnel security and related principles. 
• Previous experience in designing, developing, implementing and managing security programs – essential.
• A proven track record of delivering and running protective security programs and campaigns.
• Ideally have experience of working within criminal investigations. 
• A high degree of credibility, able to influence senior stakeholders within the organisation and key external stakeholders. 
• Prior Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) experience essential. 
• Experience of managing Government marked information and material up to and including SECRET. 
• Strong and effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills. 
• Physically fit as the role can be physically demanding at times. 
• Educated to degree level in a relevant security or resilience discipline. 
• A full valid UK driving licence. 

 

Desirable

• Knowledge of criminal statutes and working of the courts, knowledge of law enforcement agencies and Security Services, existing and new legislation and programs relating to protective security. 
• Strong analytical, organisational, financial management and administrative experience within the security industry or UK law enforcement or security agency. 
• A proven track record of successfully delivering business requirements to time and budget constraints.

 

Benefits

At Cadent we’ve got a whole host of standard and flexible benefits.  You’ll get 25 days holiday plus statutory days with the option to buy/sell also, a generous pension plan as well as the opportunity to earn bonus. Flexible benefits include: cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car, insurance and healthcare packages plus access to our Occupational Health services.