ISS Facility Services UK
Security Supervisor
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Security Supervisor
Contract: Government
Location: Coventry, CV8 3EN
Hours of work: 42
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a confident and experienced Security Supervisor to join ISS on a brand-new contract at the National College of Policing in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in establishing and leading security operations on a high-profile site while ensuring the highest standards of service delivery.
Job Description
We are looking for a proactive leader with a strong background in security and team management who can build structure, accountability and consistency across the security function. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for the customer, supervise a team of six Security Officers, and support the ongoing development of site standards and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support a team of six Security Officers across a 24/7 operation.
- Act as the main point of contact for the customer on all security-related matters.
- Monitor and manage employee performance, standards and conduct.
- Ensure all site documentation, including Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures, remains accurate and up to date.
- Conduct regular site inspections, officer welfare checks and quality reviews.
- Lead investigations into incidents and employee matters when required.
- Deliver inductions, training and refresher sessions to support team development.
- Champion health and safety initiatives, including Near Hit reporting and toolbox talks.
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Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Previous experience within the security industry.
- Experience managing or supervising a team.
- Strong leadership skills with the confidence to challenge behaviours and drive improvements.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A proactive and organised approach to problem-solving.
- The ability to manage long-serving employees and implement change effectively.
- Experience working with CCTV and ANPR systems would be advantageous.
- An ex-police background would be beneficial but is not essential.
- The ability to obtain and maintain SC Clearance.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
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We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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