We are recruiting for an experienced Regional Security Manager to oversee our branch network in the northeast of England and Cumbria.
Why choose us?
- 33 days’ holiday allowance with room to grow
- Generous employee discounts
- Training opportunities to enhance your skillset
- Private healthcare
- Workplace pension
- ... and much more!
Hours
Full time: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
A degree of flexibility can be expected, and successful candidates will form part of an out-of-hours on-call rota. Occasional late shift duties will also be required.
Location
This role is based at our Birtley Motorstore but will require travel around the Arnold Clark UK branch network where overnight stays may be required.
About the role
As a Regional Security Manager, you will oversee daily proactive security checks across our branch network, issuing advice and support when required. You will conduct security audits, liaise with police and other agencies and work with internal stakeholders on various security projects.
We’re looking for someone with experience in the security industry and strong communication skills. You will also be adept at dealing with confidential information and supervising a team of security staff.
Day-to-day duties
- Carrying out daily proactive security checks within the region, issuing advice and support to our branches.
- Assisting branches with the investigation of thefts and associated crimes on our sites.
- Conducting security audits at our site to ensure full compliance with security standards.
- Supporting our branches with the recovery of outstanding vehicles and other assets.
- Liaison with police and other agencies.
- Assisting Assure Alarms and our Group Estates department with building projects focussed on CCTV, intruder alarms, biometric key cabinets, lone worker applications, fencing and barriers and other ancillary security installations.
- Attending site meetings both physically and on Teams calls.
- Taking on security-based projects allocated by the Head of Security or the Deputy Head of Security.
- Supervising both night shift and day shift security staff who are based at Birtley Motorstore.
- Maintaining and updating the command-and-control system (Origami) on a daily basis.
- Dealing with any other security-based enquiries generated by senior management, Directors or Head of Group security
Essential skills and experience
- A proven background in the security industry or the police or armed forces
- Strong communication skills
- An ability to undertake complex enquiries and produce written reports
- Proven background in management and leadership
- IT knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential
- A high level of confidentiality as candidates will have to submit themselves to external security vetting
- A current driving licence is required
Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.
To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.
Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure checks.