Security Manager

EQUANS is currently recruiting a Security Manager to join the team at Becket House, Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7EU. This is a full time, permanent position, working 40 hours per week. The role comes with a competitive salary , along with an attractive benefits package.

Shift Times:

Monday to Friday – 8 hrs to be worked anytime between 5am and 9pm,

There is also availability to be on call on weekends and nights as per the business requirement and emergency situations.

What you will deliver:

The Security Manager is responsible for overseeing all security operations to ensure the safety and protection of personnel, assets and information. The Security Manager will work to minimise risks, enhance the overall security delivery and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security management, risk assessment, and investigative procedures, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Security Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Manage day to day operations

• Manage manning and guarding provision levels

• Manage Scheduling and staffing via electronic booking systems

• Ensure compliance with ISO27001 security standards through policies, procedures and audits

• Provide security training and guidance across all sites

• Work to enhance security measures

• Conduct risk assessments, welfare checks and health and safety meetings

• Deliver staff training

• Support business continuity and contribute to the overall security delivery

• Ensure security compliance

• Investigate security incidents

• Manage staff performance via internal company processes

• Prepare security reports

• Liaise with client staff as needed

• Act as the primary point of contact for client security-related queries and audits

• Liaise with external contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies on all security matters

Requirements:

• SIA Licence (CCTV, Security Guarding / Door Supervisor)

• Leadership experience, including staff management, training and performance oversight

• COSHH / IOSH Diploma in Health & Safety

• Strong knowledge of security best practices, protocols and procedures

• First Aid at Work / Mental Health First Aid certification

• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection in security operations

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders and clients

• Proficiency in security technology systems, including CCTV, access control and alarm systems

What can we offer you?

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

Who are we? 

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.  
 
Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. 

Our ambition 

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.  
 
We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers’ needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day. 
 
What’s next? 
 
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 
 
As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.  

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.  

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals. 

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 
 
The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.