Security Lead Officer

Company: Wilson James
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Location: Scotland
Job Description:

Lead Security Officer

Permanent

Location: London

Hours: 4 on, 4 off days & nights – 06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00

Pay: £15.40 per hour

About The Role

  • Actively lead a security team ensuring all duties are carried out in accordance with site procedures and policies and take responsibility for professional conduct and development of the team.
  • Remain alert and vigilant to activity on site and investigate any occurrences that require further escalation, including scrutinising the CCTV systems and compiling incident reports for the client.
  • Undertake any other tasks as identified or required by the Site Security Manager or Deputy Security Manager.
  • Ensure new starters receive a complete site and company induction and develop/manage probationer and annual training programmes, conduct performance monitoring including scenario testing, and sign off AI’s and H&S documents.
  • Manage sickness/absence reporting for the shift, ensuring timely reporting and welfare management for officers, escalating when appropriate.

Benefits

  • Annual leave entitlement of 5.8 weeks
  • Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme.
  • Learning & Development – eLearning courses, progression training whilst on site, apprenticeships, in‑house training courses.
  • Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists, access to an online GP for you and your dependents.
  • Financial support, discounts on hundreds of retail sites, progression opportunities.
  • Uniform and full induction provided, cycle to work scheme.
  • A welcoming, respectful team culture.

What We Are Looking For

  • Deliver excellent customer service.
  • Basic IT Skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure.
  • Have an ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports where necessary.
  • Maintain a high standard of personal presentation.
  • Demonstrate reliability including punctuality and attendance to ensure team effectiveness and availability.
  • DS/SG SIA licence.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026