Contract Manager - South West - #1723143

Who are we?

Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was a business initially built to provide employment for ex-servicemen on return from the Crimean War.

By sticking true to our values of ‘loyalty, integrity, service’, we have become the UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.

Who are we looking for?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Security Contract Manager to manage the provision of security & business support services to Amazon clients within the region ensuring specific contract and Company performance targets both financially and operational, are consistently met and/or exceeded.

You will be working Monday to Friday with the occasional weekends and nights required.

What we offer:

We are a recognised Real Living Wage Foundation partner and Social Enterprise. We offer a wide range of industry leading benefits, including:

• Company sick pay scheme
• Paid SIA license renewals
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• Access to Digital GP
• Excellent pension scheme
• Death in Service - £5000
• Recruitment bonus scheme
• New business lead scheme
• Employee assistance programme
  
  

What you will need:

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus
• Previous Security Management experience
• Valid SIA Front-Line License
• Experience in leading/managing multi-site contracts
• Experience of operating budgets in excess of £5m
• Full UK Driving License
• Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel)
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards
  
  

What are you going to do:

• Adopting the principles of the Colleague Charter, be responsible for all operational colleagues and have a full understanding of the fuctions covered including; manned guarding, electronic solutions (CCTV/Access Control) key holding, post room, reception and business support
• To be responsible for manning levels of contracted, ad-hoc and special events as per customer requirements
• To liaise and meet with customers and key clients on a regular basis to review & record contract performance
• Monitor and manage revenue and costs in line with the current contract costing model and prepare monthly forecasts
• Arrange and lead monthly meetings with all Amazon clients including minute taking
• Lead, manage and motivate direct reports including goal setting, performance reviews, appraisals, coaching and development
• Check, maintain and administer pay for all responsible colleagues
• Please Note: These are the key elements of the role, a full job description will be provided*
  
  

Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which individuals are valued is fundamental to our business success and we are committed to working towards achieving this.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (“EEO”) benefits both the Company and its colleagues. EEO assists colleagues to develop to their full employment potential while the Company benefits from having a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic workforce.

Corps Security is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview where their previous employer was the armed forces and who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

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