Shift Leader - Security - Trafford Centre, Manchester

Purpose of the Role Shift Leaders will take responsibility for applying the standards expected from your area of work through hands-on leadership and close coordination with both upper management and operational teams. You will be a proactive supervisor, capable of managing from the floor, leading your team with a hands-on approach. You will contribute positively to the performance of the business leading your team to deliver the highest levels of customer service and building team morale. By clearly communicating expectations alongside validating the actions, you’ll guide your team on acceptable behaviours and performance standards. You’ll inspire, coach, and develop team members to meet and exceed these standards, applying company policies and procedures fairly and consistently. You will have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced changing environment, to act decisively with an uncompromising eye for detail and to ensure the Centre is presented to the highest standards of safety, security and cleaning so the Centre can operate safely and legally. Key Responsibilities The role includes a variety of tasks including the following: You are an ambassador for the Centre and your area of work and as such you will actively promote recognition for the team, the Centre, and the wider business through your exemplary behaviour. Playing your part in the wider team and leading your team to be the best. You lead by example, uplifting the team, and instill a passion for excellence in delivering world class service. This not only relates to our customers, but to all stakeholders, including contractors, retailers and colleagues. You will promote our operational focus on compliance, communication, consistency and collaboration in all you deliver. You are focused on leading a safe Centre and complying with legal requirements. You will embed and lead efficient processes with innovation and consistency. Main Duties Leadership Lead the team in upholding operational standards by managing attendance, welfare, and performance in line with company policies. Conduct return-to-work meetings, welfare checks, and escalate any necessary conduct or disciplinary issues. Strategically deploy team members through job boards to ensure optimal staffing levels, balance productivity, and control costs, adapting team allocation as needed throughout shifts. Actively support team growth through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on training for both new and established team members. Conduct regular performance reviews, recognize achievements, and proactively address underperformance. Deliver outstanding communication to set clear expectations, clarify team routines, and motivate staff towards achieving high service standards. Ensure that all team members have the required resources and equipment to fulfil their roles effectively. Oversee grooming and uniform standards in line with company policy. Take ownership of personal development by attending all required training sessions and engaging actively in opportunities for professional growth. Risk Management Ensure all checks have been completed to the required standard ensure the Operational Area is on track. Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with the relevant H&S regulations. Ensure compliance with all internal procedures, site processes and external bodies including enforcement agencies and auditory bodies. Safeguard company and retail partner assets and confidential information consistently. To take a proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation in all aspects of the job. You are a visible presence on the shop floor working shoulder to shoulder with the team, embodying a culture of open communication, mutual respect and shared purpose. You celebrate success with your team and ensure they always feel valued. Support corporate responsibility objectives including personal support to community projects and activities including at least one day volunteering as part of the Foundation pledge. Security/CCTV Understanding the key aspects of the security strategy for the Centre and to follow instruction from your Duty Managers to deliver that strategy into the security team through effective supervision and leading by example. Supervise security operations, maintaining a customer-focused, hands-off security culture. Lead incident response, manage security briefings, and handle enforcement notifications according to protocol, acting as Bronze Commander in major incidents. Hold security specific team huddles/briefings and impart specific security information in relation to both national and local security threats and intelligence. Update shift status boards to ensure that all security staff on the shift rota know where staff deployed. Ensure that a customer focused, hands-off security culture is always maintained and situations in line with company policy and safe hold training. Respond to all incidents in the Centre and car parks and provide appropriate leadership and guidance to manage incidents to a safe and satisfactory conclusion. Monitor radio communication to ensure that company procedure and policy are always adhered to. Responsible for issuing enforcement notifications to relevant excluded parties and ensure that all information is collated in accordance with the data protection act. Occasionally responsible for overseeing the functionality of Security and the Control Room during the night. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Person specification: • Proven experience in motivating, developing, and supervising teams to meet targets and deadlines. Skilled in inspiring and influencing at all levels through a positive and hands-on approach. • Strong communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse stakeholders, follow instructions accurately, and convey key messages confidently to the team. Approachable, polite, and dedicated to world class customer service. • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities independently. Able to remain calm under pressure and approach challenges with practical problem-solving skills. Creative thinker, able to apply innovative ideas to events and communications. • Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to develop new skills. Flexible in adapting to varying shift patterns to support business needs. Qualifications and experience: Essential • Team player and role model with strong customer service skills, with the ability to provide world class service. Skilled at interacting effectively across all levels, maintaining professionalism, and handling confidential information. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, confident in using ICT tools including Microsoft Office, with the ability to create and deliver clear, impactful messages. • Proven experience in team leadership (1–3 years), demonstrating the ability to manage, motivate, and support team members. Knowledge of scheduling and rota management to meet operational needs. Security • 5-year checkable employment record under DBS. • Experience in working within a security role or within a supervisory role in another function. • Front-line SIA Security Door Supervisors License. • Front-line SIA CCTV Public Space Surveillance License • First Aid Qualification Working Hours - 40.25 Hour Contract, 4 on 4 12 off, 12 hour Shift Pattern inclusive of Evenings, Weekends, BH and the occasional Night Shifts Salary - £33,696 #LI-DNI Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.