Assistant Security Manager

Equans is looking for an Assistant Security Manager to join our team in University of West London, Saint Mary's Road, Ealing W5 5RF on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is an annual salary of £42,058.00 per annum and benefits package.

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 6am-3pm

WHAT WILL YOU DELIVER?

You will support the delivery of a comprehensive, customer-focused security service at the University of West London. You will be responsible for assisting in the overall management and coordination of security, reception (front of house), and car parking services across the university estate. The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, requiring a strong and consistent management presence to ensure safety, efficiency, and service excellence.

The Assistant Security Manager will act as a visible and approachable figure across the campus, fostering strong relationships with staff, students, and stakeholders, while ensuring that security personnel deliver a high standard of professionalism at all times. The role also involves deputising for the Security Manager in their absence, taking full responsibility for service delivery and team leadership when required.

What we offer:

• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including Accessibility, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Essential Requirements:

• Valid SIA CCTV Licence
• Valid SIA Security Guarding (SG) or Door Supervisor (DS) Licence
• First Aid at Work certification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong IT and computer literacy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience in a security supervisory or management role
• Proven ability to manage, lead, and motivate teams
• Strong understanding of security operations and front-of-house services
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence

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 of 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, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, 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.