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Security Manager

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Location
StevenageHertfordshire

About the role

We are currently recruiting for an Security Manager to join the G4S team, working for a well-known site in Stevenage!

Contract Information:

Pay Rate: £16.75 per hour
Hours: 42 per week minimum, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off, must be fully flexible to work any day of the week, including the weekends
SIA Licenses: Door Supervisor or Security Guarding

Your Time at Work

As a Security Manager you will be responsible for:

Operations:
- To assist in the control of all security operations in compliance with all statutory, Company
and contractual requirements.
- Work in partnership with GSK and G4S Management, ensuring that the correct procedures
are implemented.
- Visit all Security Positions and Key Points throughout the shift.
- Responsible for ensuring that the out of hours escalation process is implemented in the
event of emergencies.
- Report instances of property at risk of being lost, stolen, damaged and vandalised.

Shift Manager:
- Carry out routine tests of security equipment as directed by the Operations Manager.
- To adopt a 'hands on' approach by carrying out the regular duties as conducted by the
Security Officers.
- Fully understand the use of the I.T. systems and monitor the correct application of the GSK
I.T. Security policy.

Site Manning:
- Arrange standby and replacement SOs when required from within the team.
- Liaise, when necessary, with other sites for support with cover.
- Liaise with G4S Region when required to support with resource.
- Ensure the use of Sub Contractors is always avoided for the purpose of covering shifts.

Staff Supervision:
- Provide motivation, encouragement, coaching and development to staff.
- Monitor and control staff performance, attendance, and punctuality.
- Maintain consistent disciplinary standards, ensuring the correct procedures are followed
and all records are maintained.
- Conduct return to work interviews with employees following absences in line with company
policy.
- Support with procedural change & adoption/Integration of new technologies/systems.
- Security team welfare - Care Visits and appraisals

Health and Safety:
- Record and report to Security Operations Managers all faults, health and safety hazards and
unsafe working practices.
- Enforce health and safety procedures.
- Ensuring Health and Safety issues are managed and reported in line with company policy

Fire and Emergencies:
- Ensure that all emergency procedures are understood by all staff and always adhered to.
- Understand and be able to carry out the role required in emergency situations.
- Ensure emergency escape routes are kept free from obstruction.
- Investigate cause of Fire Alarm activation.
- Undertake fire prevention patrols.

Training:
- Ensure contractual training is completed and recorded.
- Identify subsequent training needs and ensure employees are trained to the required
standard.
- Induct all new personnel to the workplace and review with Operations Manager.
- Training and Development

Our Perfect Worker

What we're looking for:

- Must have the Security Industry training basic qualification or equivalent industry
experience.
- Carry and can use all security equipment necessary to efficiently perform the duties required
of a professional Security Manager.
- Previous supervisory experience is essential.
- Recent qualification in Security or another appropriate discipline is desirable.
- Good literacy and communication skills and have good verbal and written English.
- Possess a good telephone manner.
- Be computer literate in Microsoft Excel, Word.
- The ability to plan shifts and resource to maximise effectiveness.
- Excellent Customer Service & Awareness.
- Planning & organising.
- Provide motivation, encouragement, coaching and development to staff.

Key Information and Benefits

- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life assurance benefit
- Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided

Job Ref: 1G4S (G415)

G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!

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Key details

Contract type
Permanent
Industry
Security
Trade
Security Manager
Job role
Security Specialist
Client
G4S
Posted
12 Nov 2026
Closes
10 Dec 2026
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