Guard Force Manager

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Job Opportunity: Guardforce Manager Winfrith

G4S is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Security Manager to join the team within the UK Secure Solutions business unit. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Winfrith, Newburgh, Dorchester.
If you have a proven track record in management and the ability to think on your feet, we want to hear from you.

CV and Cover Letter please required for all applications.

Your Time at Work
Key Details

- Location: Winfrith, Newburgh, Dorchester
- Salary: £46,668.15 Per Year
- Contract: Permanent, Full-time
- Hours: Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30, Friday 07:30 - 13:30
- Reporting to: Nuclear Operations Manager (North / South)

Our Perfect Worker
The Role

As the Guardforce Manager, you will act as the key interface for the delivery of the contract, serving as G4S' lead contact with the client site operation. You will be responsible for the leadership and management of the guardforce, consisting of Supervisors, Deputy Supervisors, and Security Officers, ensuring operational excellence and compliance in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leadership & People Management

- Directing the Security Team in accordance with the clients security and safety plan, and additional client requirements as and when required.
- Managing all areas of staff management, including HR issues, performance appraisals, and holiday approvals.
- Proactively managing employee attendance, including return-to-work meetings and monitoring sickness.
- Ensuring minimum staffing levels are met by managing rosters and arranging cover, including out-of-hours.
- Collaborating with the Recruitment Team to interview and hire new staff, arrange vetting, and order uniforms.

Training & Development

- Working with the client and Nuclear Operations Manager to develop training schemes.
- Arranging and delivering training for new staff and maintaining competence through refresher training.
- Providing coaching and mentoring to ensure staff meet required training levels.
- Producing and delivering regular desktop exercises.
- Participation in irregular security and safety exercises and test events

Operations & Compliance

- Implementing all client and G4S processes, procedures, and instructions.
- Writing and maintaining Security Instructions and ensuring staff are briefed on changes.
- Managing the health and safety of employees on-site and writing/reviewing Risk Assessments.
- Ensuring contractual and regulatory obligations are met and reporting on performance via the KPI process.
- Acting in a command and control role during security or safety events.
- Reviewing incident reports and taking proactive action to resolve issues.

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate:

- Management experience and a relevant qualification.
- Management experience of various categories of staff rank and positions within a diverse team environment..
- A proven track record in management of staff (please provide examples including team sizes, staff positions categories and sectors in your cover letter).
- The ability to deliver live solutions to problems in a developing environment.
- Experience conducting investigations and reviews
- Experience handling HR processes such as grievances, disciplinary processes and disputes.

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!

Key Information and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 days in lieu of bank holidays, subject to work rotation).
- Financial Security: Workplace pension scheme and Life Assurance benefit.
- Professional Support: Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal.
- Health & Wellbeing: Contributory Healthcare Scheme and Eyecare vouchers.
- Perks: Employee discount schemes, referral programme, and free parking.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for progression, training, and development.
- Essentials: Free uniform provided

About Staffline
Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.

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