Security Supervisor / Site Manager

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 12-hour day shifts (06:00 – 18:00) | 60 hours weekly
Compensation: £15.14 hourly rate (£47,236 equivalent per annum)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a people focused security professional to direct the onsite protection team at a premier client facility in Barrow-in-Furness. In this dual leadership role, you will govern daily field operations, manage team performance, and uphold impeccable standards of vigilance across the shift.

Candidate Profile

• An active Front-Line SIA license is essential.
• A valid UK driving license is preferred.
• Proficient with computer systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal capabilities, a client-first mindset, and the confidence to communicate with stakeholders at every level of the business.
• Prior security experience is essential

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Direct daily guard operations, enforce adherence to site deployment instructions, and manage staff development through appraisals, performance coaching, and timekeeping audits.
• Incident Management: Oversee monitoring systems, execute swift escalation pathways during breaches, and collaborate directly with blue-light emergency services or police when required.
• Safety & Compliance: Audit third-party contractors by evaluating risk assessments and method statements. Assist with internal KPI tracking and investigate any service deviations.
• Systems & Reporting: Conduct routine operational checks on access control and surveillance infrastructure. Author detailed incident findings, report metrics, and suggest preventative security upgrades to senior management.
• Site Integration: Adapt security frameworks to align seamlessly with broader facilities management, corporate events, and general health and safety goals.