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Reporting to Director Crisis Prevention, the Associate is the core delivery and project management role within the Crisis Prevention service line.

ABOUT S-RM

S-RM is a risk consulting firm that works with leading businesses, governments and private clients worldwide. We help our clients manage a range of operational, regulatory and reputational risks, from money laundering and bribery to security, political instability and cyber crime. We are distinguished by the quality of our people and an unrivalled focus on innovation and service.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consultancy
• Carry out on-the-ground risk assessments, security reviews and audits in line with S-RM’s security risk assessment methodology;
• Produce desktop risk assessments and security reviews;
• Prepare detailed reports and briefings for clients;
• Assist with specialist risk and crisis management consultancy on complex issues impacting client’s people, assets and reputation; 
• Assist with the design project security policies and plans;
• Deliver client-facing crisis prevention training and workshops.
• Project Management
•  Support senior members of the Crisis Prevention team with the day to day management and delivery of crisis management projects for clients;
• Be the operational point of contact in a client facing role;
• Manage the delivery of visit support projects globally;
• Respond to short term ad hoc project management requests from senior members of the crisis management team;
• Edit reports and planning products, ensuring the quality of all deliverables meet S-RM standards;
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of global security issues and their commercial implications, in order to offer advice to clients at short notice;
• Select, review, deploy and manage subcontractors and suppliers;
• Manage intelligence sources and feeds;
• Ensure internal project management tools and mechanisms are accurate and up to date;
• Working with S-RM’s marketing department, develop relevant and high-quality sales tools to support business growth.

LOCATION

The role will be based in our London office.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The qualifications and experience required to perform this role successfully are:

• A base knowledge of corporate security, crisis and quality management standards and procedures;
• A minimum of 4 years corporate experience in a client facing, service delivery role in a corporate environment is essential. Ideally in a consulting capacity.
• Demonstrable experience conducting the following (required):
• Security risk assessments of commercial operations in high risk jurisdictions;
• Security reviews and gap analysis of industrial sites, auditing against international standards and best practice;
• Country/market entry reports assessing potential operational risks to new business ventures;
• The writing of detailed policy, plans and procedures for complex, multi asset commercial operations;
• The management of commercial operations spanning multiple legal and national jurisdictions;  
• Demonstrable experience working in, or providing consultancy services to, at least one of the following sectors (required):
• Maritime and shipping;
• Oil and gas (on and offshore);
• Heavy Industry (mining, construction etc)
• Demonstrable knowledge of the MENA geopolitical environment (required);
• At least undergraduate degree level education or equivalent;
• Excellent command of the English language;
• Excellent written and editorial skills;
• Excellent presentation skills and demonstrable ability to brief at a high level;

The individual will need to have the following key personal skills and attributes to perform successfully in this role:

• Excellent planning, organisational skills and attention to detail;
• A proven ability to work unsupervised;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Ability to convert analytical reporting into actionable commercial advice;
• A proactive approach and a willingness to work outside the job specification when required;
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

ELIGIBILITY

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.

CONTACT

To apply for this role, please email your CV and cover letter to mailto:[email protected]

Do you have a natural and engaging communication style, exceptional attention to detail and accuracy as well as singular administrative skills?

The Security Institute are now looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Administrator to effectively carry out all administration functions to support their Head Office based in Caldecote, Nuneaton.

You will have relevant administrative experience and excellent organisational skills and you must be able to demonstrate that you can work accurately and within relevant policies and procedures. You will also have the ability to plan, prioritise, organise your own workload and work to deadline. You will work well under pressure and communicate effectively and professionally with a range of stakeholders across the organisation. You will be a strong team player who can adapt and be flexible in a changing environment.

The duties shall include, but not be limited to:

General Office Admin

• Answering all incoming calls with a polite and professional telephone manner.
• Deal with all membership enquiries either by email or telephone in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Ensure both the incoming and outgoing post is dealt with the same day.
• Greet all visitors in a friendly and polite manner.
• Ensure the office is kept fully equipped with stationery and office essentials.
• To provide support with the daily back up procedure as and when required.
• Monitor and manage multiple email accounts and deal with promptly.

Health and Safety Support/Legal Obligations

• To carry out weekly Fire Alarm Tests and record.
• To carry out monthly First Aid Box inspections and record.
• Monitor all data in accordance with GDPR.

Finance Support

• Raise invoices, purchase orders and track payments.
• Support the book-keeper twice weekly.
• Set up and monitor direct debit plans for membership renewals.
• Prepare financial reports for the Membership Manager.
• Issue receipts for monies received via BACS, Credit Card and Cheque.
• Reconcile PayPal and BACS payments.
• Process membership payments via phone, adding to online terminal and input using SAGE.
• Record and process cheques.
• Accurately record all transactions onto the receipt’s analysis spreadsheet and the website.
• Chase outstanding payments in respect of membership related fees.
• To prepare regular payment reminders to the membership and issue notice of cancellation of membership letters when required.

Membership Support

• Monitor and manage membership queries in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Ensure all member profile updates are accurately and promptly dealt with via the website, database and using communication tools such as Constant Contact.
• Ensure all Membership records are accurate at all times.
• Process members as Leavers, trying to ascertain reason for leaving where not provided, deleting records off internal systems and social media, updating leavers database, all in compliance with GDPR.
• To prepare welcome packs for new student members and set up website access.
• To prepare welcome packs for new Corporate Partnership members and set up website access.
• To send Retired Membership Applications, when required, working closely with Membership Manager to ensure records are kept up to date.
• To learn the membership admittance process in order to provide cover or support to the Membership Manager when required.

Events

• To attend events on behalf of the Security Institute.
• To assist with providing admin support for all events.

Marketing & Communications

• To use all methods of social media to send regular updates to the membership.
• To proof-read all communications when required.

What are we looking for in a successful candidate?

• A minimum of two years Administration experience.
• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, being adept to learning new software.
• Experience of using SAGE is desirable.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Time management and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong interpersonal/motivational skills.
• A flexible approach to work is essential to meet business needs.
• Full UK driving license.

Job Type: Full-time

 

Salary: £20,000.00 /year

Working closely with the security colleagues and UK Intelligence Community, you will understand the key threats to the UK Space Agency and use this information to assess the risks to the Agency’s business. You will support senior security colleagues to determine how to manage security risks affecting all business areas. Building a network of security contacts across the organisation and working closely with and advising staff across the Agency to ensure their security needs are met. 

You will act as liaison and intelligent customer, supporting senior security colleagues in owning and requesting the delivery of critical security services from a central hub (Cluster Security Unit) and actively engaging to ensure service standards are maintained. You will build a network of Security Business Partners across the Agency to ensure that local security advice is available as needed so that projects and services consider security from the outset. With your expertise we can be sure that the security needs of the Agency will be met. 

You will play an important role in delivering education and awareness among colleagues to make sure that security is embedded holistically across the organisation as an important part of everyone’s day-to-day role. 

We are aiming to recruit people from diverse backgrounds to make sure we have wide range of skills to strengthen our security capability across government. We value the fact that our different backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences and ways of working produce a more effective team. Each one of us has a part to play in helping government to keep the UK secure. The most important aspect of the requirement is that candidates have a good understanding of, or keen interest, security of government assets and people. 

If you have a passion for security and are driven by the challenge of leading through influence at both the strategic and operational levels of security for you. This challenge is likely to be simulating and unique in many ways. If you are keen to expand your skills and experience in the sector, we can offer the training you need to support your development. 

Role Summary

To support the Head of Security in the maintenance & development of robust security, business continuity and safety strategies for the Legacy Corporation.

This is a key role in creating a high-quality park, incorporating world class venues, new developments and events at its heart, with a focus on arrangements across the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, including interaction with venues; events; new developments and Stakeholders.  There will also be a requirement to deputise for the Head of Security and Safety.

You will develop and maintain strong relationships with the Emergency services at a local borough level, working closely with key stakeholders and be aware at all times of any security threats or matters that may affect the Estate, its personnel and its assets.

The Person

You will have an appropriate security licenses, with membership of a professional body such as Security Institute, ASIS and IOSH.

The experience and understanding and possess first class communication skills to engage with all security personnel working across the park for various operators.

The selected candidate will be subject to successful security and vetting checks as a condition of the employment offer.

For more information and an application pack click on the link above.

Atkins, Balfour Beatty and Egis Road Operations UK are part of a consortium, creating Connect Plus Services, a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways asset care from finance, through to design, build, maintenance as well as day to day operation.

As part of our 30-year remit to manage and improve the capital’s orbital motorway network, we deliver major improvement projects, such widening 38 miles of the M25, refurbishing tunnels and bridges, and installing hundreds of variable messaging signs and gantries, helping to maximise the use of the network and deliver more reliable journeys. We also manage the Dartford River crossing and operate and maintain 440 kilometres of motorway providing our customer and road user with a world-class highway service.

We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.

We are currently looking for a Security Manager to oversee a team of 20+ covering the M25 key assets, working out of our Dartford office. 

Role and Responsibilities: 

·               Responsible for the delivery of Zero Harm objectives

·               Ensure achievement of performance targets

·               Ensure the safe and efficient management and delivery of maintenance & operations activities including emergency response and winter operations through the supervisors and team leaders. Participate in the rotas as required for both silver command and winter maintenance.

·               Ensure compliance to systems, processes and procedures in accordance with the business management system

·               Ensure risks are identified, managed and mitigated

·               Ensure that arrangements are in place for Shift Managers to be able to check the training that has been given to the workforce and monitor implementation

·               Reporting of management information associated with the operations and maintenance activities

·               Supporting the Service Delivery Manager in his/her responsibilities and colleagues in their areas of the business

·               Ensure regular internal and external communication including the cascading of information, promoting a culture of openness in the team

·               Procurement from within the approved supply chain and management of their activities and performance

·               Carry out regular inspections of site / depot activities and ensure the delivery of the inspection regime, reporting both good practices and short falls

·               Ensure that sufficient and competent resources are available and managed efficiently for maintenance and operations activities within the assigned areas of responsibility

·               Visible leadership to motivate the team to achieve targets and optimise their performance and contribution

·               Accountable for the delivery of the operations and maintenance activities within the assigned areas of responsibility the annual allocated financial budget and commercial targets

·               Ensure the delivery of Sustainability targets

·               Develop talent and ensure succession plans are in place

·               Efficient management of depot facilities

·               Ensure the safe and efficient management of vehicles, plant and equipment

·               Ensure that controls in place are managed to enable the safe deployment of our workforce including direct employees and supplied workers

·               Accountable for the delivery of the annual maintenance programme. Participate in the development of the plan to ensure it is accurate and achievable.

·               Responsible for the management of direct reports and their teams

·               Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the way the service is delivered

·               Ensure that direct reports understand their accountabilities and targets and regularly monitor progress and manage performance

·               Deliver briefings as required and monitor standard of those being delivered by direct reports

·               Live the Connect Plus Services Values

·               Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

·               Support the delivery of businesses Sustainability activities

Qualifications / Experience:

·               HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Security & Risk Management

·               Appropriate CSCS qualification

·               Experience in the delivery of a highways maintenance operations or similar transferable experience

·               Team leadership and management experience driving performance and productivity

·               Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

·               Strong customer focus and service delivery mindset

·               Project management experience

·               Commercial understanding and budgetary control experience

·               Understanding of lean principles

·               Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

To apply, please visit contact [email protected] for further information.

The successful applicant will be a self-starter and quick learner with a high level of IT user competence.

Ideally will have experience in a supporting role in a professional organisation and be able to demonstrate a mix of skills and attributes to make an important contribution within a busy security operations team responsible for the security functions across 14 countries.

Must be able to demonstrate an ability to follow defined processes while thinking outside those boundaries. Prior knowledge of risk management or experience of security operations services is helpful but not essential.

What you’ll need to be successful:

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Ability to conduct research and analyse results
• Ability to prepare high quality presentation materials (PowerPoint/Written Briefs)
• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in data entry and admin functions

Desirable

• Internal and external audit support experience
• Knowledge and experience of the Security Industry
• Awareness/Understanding of ISO27001, ISEA3402, PCI-DSS standards

Qualifications

GCSE/A Level qualifications in appropriate subject areas as a minimum, Degree level qualification an advantage.

What we offer:

Colt DCS is a growing business that is investing in its people. Our people are defined by their ability to make things happen and deliver on their promises. We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt DCS recognises the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

• Pension and insurance options
• Access to a virtual business school for on-going learning
• Business mentoring
• Discounts with local hospitality and retail providers
• Flexible working and relaxed dress code
• Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities

Who we are 

Colt Data Centre Services has a vision to ‘’to be the most customer centric data centre provider’’. We operate 29 state-of-the-art data centres across Europe and Asia Pacific, offering 24/7 security and local language support.

An exciting opportunity to manage Colt Data Centre Service’s global enterprise physical security systems through the design, implementation and enforcement security controls, standards and procedures across 14 countries.

What you will need to succeed:

• Ability to meet all vetting requirements in line with Colt vetting Policy
• Technical IT System management experience
• Security systems installer and integrator hands on experience
• Ability to write and apply Operational Requirements
• Willingness to learn and develop within a team environment
• Knowledge of Information Security Policies and Frameworks
• Network Security knowledge
• MSSQL and SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) experience
• Change and quality management
• Strategic Planning
• Problem Solving and analytical thinking
• Build sustainable stakeholder relationships through effective communication

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ISO27001 and PCI-DSS Security Certifications
• An awareness of using quantitative and qualitative data
• Knowledge of (and preferably experience with) the Sureview IMMIX Alarm
• Management Platform, the Borer Data Systems FUSION Access Control

What we offer:

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt DCS recognises the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

• Flexible working hours and relaxed dress code
• Excellent pension scheme
• Private health insurance and dental care
• Access to a virtual business school for on-going learning
• Discounts with local hospitality, retail providers and gym
• Annual leave scheme, including volunteering opportunities
• Business mentoring scheme

We are a small company based in Purfleet, Essex and looking to employ an accounts assistant/book keeper who would assist the FD in the preparation of management accounts and VAT as well as other adhoc tasks.

The Individual must be studying towards a professional qualification and is able to meet deadlines as well as work under pressure.

If interested, please email your cv to [email protected] and address it to Ansa Archibong.

 

 

A new opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager to join our growing, security services business located in Old Woking, Surrey.

The Operations Manager will plan and coordinate all operational deployments and associated administration for the business, providing a continuity point of contact and operational coordination for engineers, office-based staff and clients.

Specific duties include:

·        Manage delivery of operational work to client contracts and the scheduling of projects

·        Managing job budgets and costing schedule against projects

·        Diary management of operational staff, assigning staff to jobs, coordinating availability, tracking working hours

·        Booking hotels and making travel arrangements for deployments

·        Compilation of reports and letters, delivery of reports to clients

·        Reporting at regular team meetings on recent and upcoming operational deployments

About you

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience to undertake the role:

·        People skills are essential, this is a busy, fast paced role, which requires regular interaction and communication with staff, contractors and clients

·        Strong administrative skills / resource management skills are essential.  Experience in a service role would be desirable

·        Excellent attention to detail; The ability to re-prioritise when under pressure, use

·        initiative and be versatile while remaining efficient and accurate.

·        Good written and verbal communication skills

·        The ability to work independently, happily and efficiently under pressure is a must.

·        Reliable and a good timekeeper; methodical, organised and able to prioritise; self-motivated and good at multi-tasking

·        Sound Microsoft Word and Excel skills

 

To request a detailed job description or to apply for the role of Operations Manager, please send a CV and covering letter, including salary expectations, to [email protected].

Location: Woking based with significant time in London and some overseas travel

Salary: £30,000-£45,000 dependent on experience plus excellent benefits

Discipline: Building Services, Electronics, Project Engineering, Systems

Sector: Communications, Computing & IT, Cyber Security, Defence, Security & Policing

Job Type: Engineer, Engineering Manager, Senior & Chartered Engineer

Esoteric are one of the UK’s leading counter espionage, counter surveillance and counter eavesdropping consultancies and service providers.

We have an opening for an electrical/electronic engineer to join our growing company delivering Technical Security surveys for our clients at sites in the UK and overseas.

Our engineering ops team regularly visits client premises to carry out detailed technical and physical searches in order to detect and locate illicit eavesdropping devices.  It is interesting and rewarding work.

We are looking for someone with engineering skills and experience, in particular with RF and communications systems.  However, prior experience of delivering technical security installations, testing, searches/surveys is desirable.  For example, candidates may have worked on access control systems, radio communications systems, alarm systems, CCTV, perimeter intruder detection systems or similar.  Practical skills are important, as is an enquiring mind and the ability to work flexibly.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS SOUGHT

Essential:

·        A relevant qualification(s) in electronics, telecommunications or computing sciences.

Desirable:

·        Experience of delivering technical security engineering tasks, operations and services using current techniques and equipment

·        Prior training in security technologies such as CCTV, alarm systems, access control, perimeter intruder detection systems, radio communications systems, etc

·        Experience of field work, working on external sites

·        Training, qualifications or experience in computer  networking and ICT systems

·        Training and/or experience in military or police search techniques

General:

·        A broad knowledge of radio and communications technologies

·        Interest in new and emerging technologies

·        Good practical skills: operating test equipment, fault finding, repair

·        Good working knowledge of Internet, Word, Excel and Outlook etc

·        Able to work alone and unsupervised as well as an excellent team player

·        Client-focused, professional, good at communicating with corporate customers

·        Cost-sensitive and able to deliver value for money on all areas of TSCM business.

We are open to people from all backgrounds, in particular people with law enforcement and military experience, as well as those with field engineering experience and recent graduates.

 

To apply for the role of TSCM Engineer, please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected]