Dardan Security
Security Manager - Cambridge - CB10
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About us
Dardan have a wealth of experience in delivering smart security solutions that go beyond safeguarding buildings, property, and staff. We combine the best in technology, mobile services, physical guarding, and consultancy.
Our mission
Be ethical, be authentic, be agile and be smart. We do our best and then do a little bit more, every time.
Our Vision
To be a trusted partner for Security solutions through intelligence, innovation, and influence.
Reward and Benefits
- Unlimited training and opportunities to progress
- £40,400 per annum
- 42 hours per week
- 12 hour shift pattern, 4 on / 4 off; working days, nights and weekends
- Up to 28 days paid holiday (site and shift dependant)
- Recognition rewards
- Access to a 24/7 employee wellbeing support line
- Virtual GP Service
- Earn an extra bonus through recommend a Friend Scheme, no limits
The Opportunity
Our client is a full-service global commercial real estate company. We are looking for a proactive and experienced Security Manager to take ownership of the security operations for a leading business park in Cambridgeshire.
You will take ownership of operational performance across this prestigious client site, ensuring consistent, high-quality security service delivery. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives on responsibility, stays calm under pressure, and knows how to build a strong security culture.
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Your duties include (but are not limited to):
- Lead and manage the on-site security team, ensuring high performance
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
- Responsible for ensuring that procedures for the security staff remain up to date
- Managing resource planning and scheduling
- Conduct routine patrols to identify and report security risks or incidents
- Maintain accurate logs and incident reports of security-related activities
- Control access and egress, verifying authorisation of individuals entering the premises
Full in-house training will be provided.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Valid SIA Licence
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence
- Right to work in the UK and a five-year checkable history
- Punctual and reliable
- Passionate about creating an expectational customer experience
- Knowledge of the MS packages (excel, word, outlook)
- Highly intuitive with a curious mindset
- Highly presentable in line with our corporate brand
- Resilient and pro-active in your work
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We are Dardan
Dardan is a people focused, privately owned specialist security company. We choose our employees carefully and value them greatly. We know that our people are our greatest asset and as such we invest in their development. A career with us means joining an ACS Pacesetter & a company listed on Infologue’s “One to Watch”.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equality
At Dardan, we are committed to building a workforce of talented, intuitive, and ethical professionals. We do this through attracting and retaining a diverse group of people and encourage an inclusive environment for us and our clients.
We hire the best people available and have a continuously evolving culture where everybody is celebrated and respected, which we believe is critical for fostering innovation and collaboration. We recognise the strength in growing a workforce that encourages different ideas in line with our shared values.
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