Overview Who are we? 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 UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.
Who are we looking for? We are currently searching for a Security Specialist, to be based in our clients’ offices in Bedfont Lakes, with occasional travel to the client office in Reading. Reporting to the Security Coordinator you will work closely with various department stakeholders and other members of the security teams to help ensure the safety and security of the client’s assets, people, and property. You will be working an average of 45 hours per week covering Monday - Friday days. Shift times will be: 0800-1700.
What We Offer Company sick pay scheme
Access to a subsidized on-site gym
Access to a subsidized on-site restaurant
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
New business lead scheme
Employee assistance programme
What You Will Need Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong customer focus
A valid SIA Front-Line License - desirable
A valid Full UK Driving License - desirable
Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships at all levels.
Ability to work to deadlines, multitasking and working under pressure
Competent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel)
Demonstrated enthusiasm for professional development, including pursuing Level 6 CSMP and Level 3 Award in Education & Training
Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards
What Are You Going To Do Supervising the Security team, including conducting one-to-one meetings, managing performance, and ensuring high standards of work quality
Addressing client requests and inquiries promptly and professionally
Overseeing and coordinating the site roster
Serving as the primary point of escalation for security-related issues across multiple sites
Identifying, reporting, and addressing Health & Safety concerns, including administering first aid when necessary
Maintaining comprehensive records, including incident reports, utilizing both digital and paper-based systems
Supervising security teams across two locations
Supporting professional development by preparing quotes, defining scopes of work, and reviewing assignment instructions for AI; collaborating with other departments to ensure security compliance across client sites
Providing coverage and support in the absence of security coordinators
Ad-hoc duties as and when required
Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which individuals are valued is fundamental to our business success and we are committed to working towards achieving this.
Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (“EEO”) benefits both the Company and its colleagues. EEO assists colleagues to develop to their full employment potential while the Company benefits from having a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic workforce.
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. Veterans are guaranteed an interview where their previous employer was the armed forces and who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
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