Head of Security - Executive Director

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Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was a business initially built to provide employment for ex-servicemen on return from the Crimean War.
By sticking true to our values of loyalty, integrity, service, we have become the UKs most established and respected specialist security services provider.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Security at one of our prestigious sites in the heart of London's West End. You will be responsible for the overall site security operations at Somerset House, protecting visitors, residents, personnel and the Grade 1 Listed Buildings. This includes managing and minimising the security risk for the estate through physical, technical and security staffing requirements for all core operations, as well as the additional support required for events ensuring quality in the delivery of all security services.
You will be working 50 hours per week Monday to Friday.
We are a recognised Real Living Wage Foundation partner and Social Enterprise. 25 Days plus 8 days annual leave
~ Company sick pay scheme
~ Paid SIA license renewals
~ Enhanced Family Leave Pay
~ Cycle to Work Scheme
~ High staff discounts & rewards scheme
~ Access to Digital GP
~ Excellent pension scheme
~ Death in Service - 5000
~ Recruitment bonus scheme
~ Employee assistance programme

A valid SIA Front-Line License - essential
A valid SIA CCTV License - desirable
Previous Security Management experience within the Events Industry.
Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel)
Lead on all security operations ensuring that physical and security staffing arrangements meet the Trusts requirements.
Through close liaison with event teams and contracted service delivery partners, manage the delivery of event security as a complimentary service to the core security contract.
Working with the Trust and Corps security, advise on the necessary changes and improvements to comply with the new PROTECT duty for all public spaces and across all day-to-day operations and the events and activities.
Be able to influence the decision-making process, in all matters relating to the security of the estate, including all ad hoc activity through events and other site activity
Coordinate emergency evacuation plans for the estate, ensuring that there is a suitable number of trained fire marshals across the site for the safe evacuation of staff and tenanted areas
Reporting monthly accounts/management all deviations outside of the core contract hours (such as events) in order to ensure efficient and accurate invoicing to the relevant area.
Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) benefits both the Company and its colleagues. Corps Security is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Under the current data protection legislation, we are required to notify you, as a candidate for employment with Corps Security, of certain information. Please go to our website - career section and familiarise yourself with the Privacy Notice (Recruitment). Please ensure you are happy with the content, before applying for one for our jobs. #
Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime

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