Security Manager

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

We are seeking a proactive, highly skilled and experienced Security Manager to join our team within Brent Council. As a Security Manager, you will oversee the security operations for our council buildings, which are not limited to Libraries, Family Wellbeing Centres and our Civic Centre. Your responsibility will include maintaining a secure environment for staff, residents, and visitors, while ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards and policies.

The Person

• Proven experience in a security management role, ideally within a public sector or local government setting.
• Knowledge of security systems, risk management, and emergency response protocols.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective security policies and procedures in order to maintain compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff, residents, and external agencies.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service.
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided).
• A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave.
• Access to affordable parking nearby.
• Access to our Zipcar scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling.
• Season ticket loan for public transport.
• Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities.
• Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.

Closing date: 19 June 20025 (23:59)

Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk.