Security Manager - Cobham

The Cobham Security Manager is the main security point of contact at the training ground, responsible for planning and delivering a 24/7 protective security operation. Reporting into the Senior Security Manager, you will be responsible for implementing, managing and enhancing access control, asset protection and security awareness standards. You will manage a team of contracted security supervisors and officers, setting and checking standards and driving improvements. You will ensure compliance and best practice underpin the service delivery.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to the Senior Security Manager, ensuring agreed security standards and principles are championed at the training ground.
• Manage and lead the security team at Cobham ensuring protective security operations are working effectively and to the highest standard.
• Collect and analyse management information and use this to identify trends, areas for improvement and examples of good practice.
• Create monthly reports for Senior Security Manager.
• Create assignment instructions, standard operating procedures, incident management plans, event security plans and training plans.
• Ensure the teams can access the information, and that there is a framework for familiarisation and understanding.
• Implement a program of improvement, utilising training sessions, workshops and tabletops to develop the teams and enhance individual performance.
• Conduct site surveys and audits, identifying areas of vulnerability and developing effective mitigation plans.
• Develop effective relationships with key internal stakeholders, showcasing the department’s capacity and willingness to solve problems and help other departments to better manage security risks in their operation.
• Work with department colleagues, across the site, to conduct effective and timely investigations into confidential incidents.
• Review operations and manning at all levels with the intent to maximise the team’s efforts and ensure officers are working effectively.
• Lead on all aspects of security technology: CCTV, Access Control systems, Visitor Management system, Contractor management system.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

• Team operations are compliant with agreed policies and procedures, including but not limited to access Control, CCTV, Visitor management.
• Preventable security breaches.
• Effective collaboration with other departments.
• The contracted security provider operates to the highest standards and meet their KPIs.
• Undertake regular security audits.
• Deliver costed security plans.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• You will have demonstrable experience of managing complex security operations.
• Leading and developing a diverse team of supervisors and officers.
• Making effective improvements to existing processes.
• Developing effective working relationships with other departments.
• Liaising with and reporting to senior executives.
• Articulating the requirements and reasoning for certain security standards.
• Experience of managing and working with 3rd party workforce providers.

Professional Qualifications:

• Hold SIA Door Supervisor licence.
• Holds recognised security standard qualification.
• Desirable – holds IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others. To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR. To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels. To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead. To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you. Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate. This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.