Site Security Manager

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An experienced Security Site Manager is needed to lead operations at a high security defence contractor site in Towcester. This full‑time on‑site role pays £18 per hour for 42 hours a week, with Mon to Thu 8am to 5pm and Fri 8am to 2pm, plus ongoing training and clear progression. You will manage day to day security, develop a professional team, build client relationships, ensure compliance with security, health and safety and site procedures, and oversee investigations, audits, risk assessments and operational reporting, with out of hours support as needed. Requirements include proven security management experience, valid SIA licence, strong leadership and stakeholder skills, risk and budget awareness, calm under pressure, full UK driving licence preferred, minimum 5-year checkable history, British citizenship and eligibility for clearance. To apply, tailor your CV to show leadership in high security environments, quantify improvements, highlight incident management and KPI delivery, and address the clearance criteria clearly.

Company Description

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Job Description

Security Site Manager

Towcester, Northamptonshire

• £18.00 per hour
• 42 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression within Securitas

Securitas is seeking an experienced Security Site Manager to lead security operations at a prestigious national defence contractor facility in Towcester.

This is a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for the day to day management of site security operations, client relationships, team performance, compliance and service delivery.

As the senior site lead, you will take ownership of operational issues and provide out of hours support for incidents, emergencies and escalations when required. This role carries a high level of accountability and requires flexibility, resilience and strong decision making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, developing and supporting a professional security team
• Managing day to day security operations and service delivery
• Building strong relationships with client stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with security, health and safety, and site procedures
• Managing recruitment, training and performance
• Conducting investigations, audits and risk assessments
• Delivering operational reporting and driving continuous improvement
• Providing out of hours management support for incidents and operational escalations

Qualifications

About You

We're looking for an experienced and confident leader who can build strong client relationships, lead high performing teams and deliver security operations within a demanding, high security environment.

• Proven experience in a security management or site leadership role
• Valid SIA Licence
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience working within a high security, defence, critical infrastructure or regulated environment
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance and operational performance
• Financial awareness with experience managing budgets and KPIs
• Ability to remain calm, professional and decisive under pressure
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Minimum 5 year checkable employment history

Additional Information

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of the site and the security clearance requirements associated with the role, applicants must:

• Be a British Citizen
• Have held a British passport for a minimum of five years
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain the level of security clearance required for the position

Apply Today

This is an opportunity to lead security operations at a high profile national defence contractor, managing a critical service, leading a professional team and building strong client relationships in a unique and highly secure environment.

Apply today to join Securitas as our Security Site Manager in Towcester.