Contract Manager

We're Hiring: Contract Manager!

📍 Location: Yeovil

💰 Salary: £47,764.00 per annum

🕒 Hours: Mon–Thurs 07:30–17:00 with and early finish on Fri 07:30–16:30 (42 hrs/week)

Grade: Site-Based

This Contract Manager role is a great opportunity for a experienced people manager within the Security industry to join Securitas UK, working on behalf of a global client and deliver real impact on a day to day, to be successful in this role, there are a couple of minimum requirements this site requires:

• SIA Licence (essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Access to a vehicle or good transport links
• Minimum 2 years’ management experience
• Must have lived in the UK for 5 years or more 
• Must be a British National (Holds a British Passport or a British Birth Certificate)

As Contract Manager, you’ll be the strategic and operational heartbeat of a high-profile site – leading a large, dynamic team across security and front-of-house services.

This is a pivotal role where your leadership will directly shape service excellence, drive performance, and earn recognition from both Securitas and our valued client. With proven experience in security management and leading large site-based teams, you’ll implement robust strategies, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver outstanding results that truly make a difference every day. This is a great step to take for aspirational leadership to take in their career journey through Security.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing the delivery of operational site security and front-of-house services, ensuring a first-class experience.
• Lead a large team of security officers and front-of-house staff.
• Conduct and monitor staff appraisals, encouraging development and progression.
• Oversee staff training and development, with monthly progress reporting.
• Manage rotas effectively to ensure coverage.
• Implement policies, SOPs, Assignment Instructions, and emergency preparedness plans.
• Handle incident management and response promptly and professionally.
• Safeguard people, buildings, and information assets.
• Assist with long-term strategic planning for the security function.
• Oversee the operation of security systems.
• Work cross-functionally with Property and Facilities teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat analysis across the estate.

Note: Although this gives a rough picture of what you will be doing in the role, it is not fully extensive of your responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For

• SIA Licence (essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Access to a vehicle or good transport links
• Minimum 2 years’ management experience
• Experience managing operational security delivery
• Proven ability to lead large teams (15+)
• Passion for service excellence
• Experience implementing security strategy and policies (SOPs)
• Ability to positively engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Preferred: Background in Security Management
• Must have lived in the UK for 5 years or more 
• Must be a British National (Holds a British Passport or a British Birth Certificate)

Desirable

• Health & Safety at Work
• Customer Service Training
• First Aid at Work

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!

Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect

Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step

Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

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