Security Manager (full time)

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MAST is a risk management and security Company with a broad portfolio of UK and overseas clients. The Company was founded in 2005 and worked exclusively overseas entering into the UK market in 2017. We are seeking a Graduate or equivalent Security Manager to security operations at our clients port terminal facility in the Purfleet area. This is not a typical security manager role and the candidate requires a high degree of organisational and administrative skills in support of the clients existing safety and security set up. Equally it is a role that will see the right person develop in the business into future roles and they will be well supported by senior management and the clients team.
*Terrms*: 0900-1700 - 5 days a week. (40 hour week)
*On-Site & Operational Leadership (field-based)*_
Ensure compliance with assignment instructions, SOPs, risk assessments, toolbox talks, and site post orders.
Drive continuous improvement: identify hotspots, propose problem-solving ops, and deliver coaching on challenge/response, customer service, and safety.
Liaise with client representatives, contractors, and other stakeholders professionally
_*Team leadership and Supervision *_
Assist in training and supervision of a team of supervisors, security officers and staff.
Develop and maintain shift schedules to ensure adequate site coverage.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
Office/Admin (service management)
Scheduling/rostering in support of supervisors to achieve fill targets; manage relief cover and annual leave plans.
Payroll inputs and invoicing: verify hours, overtime/allowances, and submit accurate payroll/invoice data to deadlines.
Recruitment & onboarding: assist with interviews, right-to-work, SIA/BS7858 file completeness, inductions, and uniform/ID issuance.
Performance & absence management: conduct 1:1s, return-to-work meetings, coach under-performance, and escalate formal processes per HR policy.
Training & competence: deliver/arrange toolbox talks, refresher training, scenario test/drills, and ensure mandatory modules are in date (e.g., first aid, conflict management).
Risk assessments/SOPs: creation/review; KPI/SLA management: maintain evidence for audits; Stock & assets: oversee radios/body-cams, EV/site vehicles, PPE/uniform, and small equipment; ensure PAT/servicing is in date.
Compliance & audits: support internal/external audits (ISO 9001, ACS, SafeContractor); Strong admin skills and computer literacy.
* Ability to assess risks and implement effective security measures.
* Knowledge of security, health and safety regulations
* Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Company pension
* Employee mentoring programme
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Purfleet RM19: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Bachelor's (preferred)
SIA (required)
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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime