Security Manager (full time)

MAST is a risk management and security Company with a broad portfolio of UK and overseas clients. The Company was founded in 2005 and worked exclusively overseas entering into the UK market in 2017. We are seeking a Graduate or equivalent Security Manager to security operations at our clients port terminal facility in the Purfleet area. This is not a typical security manager role and the candidate requires a high degree of organisational and administrative skills in support of the clients existing safety and security set up. Equally it is a role that will see the right person develop in the business into future roles and they will be well supported by senior management and the clients team. *Terrms*: 0900-1700 - 5 days a week. (40 hour week) *On-Site & Operational Leadership (field-based)*_ Ensure compliance with assignment instructions, SOPs, risk assessments, toolbox talks, and site post orders. Drive continuous improvement: identify hotspots, propose problem-solving ops, and deliver coaching on challenge/response, customer service, and safety. Liaise with client representatives, contractors, and other stakeholders professionally _*Team leadership and Supervision *_ Assist in training and supervision of a team of supervisors, security officers and staff. Develop and maintain shift schedules to ensure adequate site coverage. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback. Office/Admin (service management) Scheduling/rostering in support of supervisors to achieve fill targets; manage relief cover and annual leave plans. Payroll inputs and invoicing: verify hours, overtime/allowances, and submit accurate payroll/invoice data to deadlines. Recruitment & onboarding: assist with interviews, right-to-work, SIA/BS7858 file completeness, inductions, and uniform/ID issuance. Performance & absence management: conduct 1:1s, return-to-work meetings, coach under-performance, and escalate formal processes per HR policy. Training & competence: deliver/arrange toolbox talks, refresher training, scenario test/drills, and ensure mandatory modules are in date (e.g., first aid, conflict management). Risk assessments/SOPs: creation/review; KPI/SLA management: maintain evidence for audits; Stock & assets: oversee radios/body-cams, EV/site vehicles, PPE/uniform, and small equipment; ensure PAT/servicing is in date. Compliance & audits: support internal/external audits (ISO 9001, ACS, SafeContractor); Strong admin skills and computer literacy. * Ability to assess risks and implement effective security measures. * Knowledge of security, health and safety regulations * Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate Company pension * Employee mentoring programme * Sick pay Ability to commute/relocate: * Purfleet RM19: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Bachelor's (preferred) SIA (required)