Job in Dorchester

G4S is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Security Manager to join the team within the UK Secure Solutions business unit. This is a permanent, full‑time position based in Winfrith, Newburgh, Dorchester. If you have a proven track record in management and the ability to think on your feet, we want to hear from you. CV and cover letter are required for all applications.

Key Details

• Location: Winfrith, Newburgh, Dorchester
• Salary: £46,668.15 per year
• Contract: Permanent, full‑time
• Hours: Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 13:30
• Reporting to: Nuclear Operations Manager (North / South)

Role

As the Guardforce Manager, you will act as the key interface for the delivery of the contract, serving as G4S' lead contact with the client site operation. You will be responsible for the leadership and management of the guardforce, consisting of Supervisors, Deputy Supervisors, and Security Officers, ensuring operational excellence and compliance in a regulated environment.

Leadership & People Management

• Directing the Security Team in accordance with the client's security and safety plan, and additional client requirements as and when required.
• Managing all areas of staff management, including HR issues, performance appraisals, and holiday approvals.
• Proactively managing employee attendance, including return‑to‑work meetings and monitoring sickness.
• Ensuring minimum staffing levels are met by managing rosters and arranging cover, including out‑of‑hours.
• Collaborating with the Recruitment Team to interview and hire new staff, arrange vetting, and order uniforms.

Training & Development

• Working with the client and syntomic Operations Manager to develop training schemes.
• Arranging and delivering training for new staff and maintaining competence through refresher training.
• Providing coaching and mentoring to ensure staff meet required training levels.
• Producing and delivering regular desktop exercises.
• Participation in irregular security and safety exercises and test events.

Operations & Compliance

• Implementing all client and G4S processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Writing and maintaining Security Instructions and ensuring staff are briefed on changes.
• Managing the health and safety of employees on site and writing/reviewing risk assessments.
• Ensuring contractual and regulatory obligations are met and reporting on performance via the KPI process.
• Acting in a command and control role during security or safety events.
• Reviewing incident reports and taking proactive action to resolve issues.

The Ideal Candidate

• Management experience and a relevant qualification.
• Management experience of various categories of staff rank and positions within a diverse team environment.
• A proven track record in management of staff (please provide examples including team sizes, staff positions categories and sectors in your cover letter).
• The ability to deliver live solutions to problems in a developing environment.
• Experience conducting investigations and reviews.
• Experience handling HR processes such as grievances, disciplinary processes and disputes.

Key Information and Benefits

• Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 days in lieu of bank holidays, subject to work rotation).
• Financial Security: Workplace pension scheme and Life Assurance benefit.
• Professional Support: Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal.
• Health & Wellbeing: Contributory Healthcare Scheme and Eyecare vouchers.
• Perks: Employee discount schemes, referral programme, and free parking.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for progression, training, and development.
• Essentials: Free uniform provided.

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