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Are you a confident leader with a strong commitment to safety and team wellbeing? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your decisions truly make a difference? We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Security Manager to lead the security operation at a high-profile, multi-use estate in Birmingham where safety is a top priority. This role offers you the chance to influence security strategy, build trusted partnerships, and lead a high-performing team committed to excellence. Position:Security Manager Pay rate:£38,000 - 40,000 per annum Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday days, 46 hours per week Location:Birmingham, B3 3AX Benefits include: Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Company Pension scheme Life Assurance benefits Progression, training, and development opportunities Additional benefits we offer via ourReWardmembership : Discounted gym membership Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers Cinema tickets Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme Responsibilites Provide operational and strategic leadership to a large on-site security team. Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, tenants, and external bodies including local authorities and emergency services. Develop and maintain robust security procedures for the estate’s unique environment. Act as the key liaison for all security matters, attending stakeholder meetings and representing the security team at the highest level. Lead emergency response efforts and develop contingency planning Day-to-day oversight of on-site security operations and control room management. Conducting security assessments, identifying risk, and implementing solutions. Managing all CCTV, access control systems, and sensitive data protocols. Lead the recruitment, training, and development of team leaders and security officers to ensure high performance and operational excellence. Ensuring all security staff are correctly licensed, scheduled, and supported. Supporting estate events and operations with a hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset. Upholding and enforcing all health & safety, emergency response, and site protocols. Must Haves Proven Security Manager experience managing large security teams – 2 years Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills. Deep understanding of security systems, incident management, and compliance standards. Comfortable attending high-level meetings and presenting new initiatives confidently. Remain calm under pressure, with strong decision-making skills in emergency situations. Who We Are: Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally. We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both”.Why Work For Us? Apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits. We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning and development programmes for a career path. To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits. At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.#J-18808-Ljbffr