Security Manager jobs in Dartford DA2

Company Overview

1st Class Protection is a premier security provider based in London, dedicated to delivering bespoke private security solutions across the London and Greater London areas. Since 2004, we have built a reputation for safeguarding lives, property, and assets through our unwavering commitment to excellence and professionalism.

Security & Operations | Senior Management Role

We are looking for an experienced, highly organised and commercially aware Senior Operations Manager to take on one of the leading operational roles within our growing security company.

This is a hands-on senior management position for someone who is confident managing people, clients and day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with the Operations Director and wider management team, you will be responsible for maintaining high operational standards across multiple sites, developing our teams, strengthening procedures and ensuring that our clients consistently receive a professional and reliable service.

We are a friendly, family-oriented company, but we operate to high professional standards. We are therefore looking for someone who can combine strong leadership with accountability, excellent organisation and a practical approach to problem-solving.

The Role

As Senior Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for the effective delivery of our security services across a portfolio of client sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting supervisors, team leaders, security officers and operational staff.
• Overseeing day-to-day service delivery across multiple client locations.
• Ensuring sites are appropriately staffed and operational requirements are consistently met.
• Managing staff performance, attendance, conduct and professional standards.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and development of operational staff.
• Identifying training requirements and ensuring officers are properly prepared for their assignments.
• Creating, reviewing and implementing assignment instructions, operational procedures and site-specific requirements.
• Conducting site visits, inspections, staff welfare checks and operational audits.
• Building strong professional relationships with clients and acting as a senior point of contact for operational matters.
• Responding promptly and professionally to client concerns and service issues.
• Investigating incidents, complaints and operational failures and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Managing emergency situations and operational escalations calmly and effectively.
• Reviewing incident reports, handovers and other operational documentation to ensure accuracy and appropriate follow-up.
• Monitoring service standards and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and client satisfaction.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, SIA requirements, health and safety standards, client procedures and relevant industry requirements.
• Supporting Company Directors with wider operational projects, service reviews and company development.
• Taking ownership of operational issues and following them through to resolution.

About You

We are looking for a confident and experienced operational professional who is comfortable taking responsibility.

You should have:

• Significant experience within the security industry, ideally within an operational management position.
• Proven experience managing security officers, supervisors or operational teams across multiple locations.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• The confidence to address performance, disciplinary and operational issues professionally.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise effectively while managing several operational matters at the same time.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer-service and client-management skills.
• The confidence to communicate with clients, employees and senior management at all levels.
• Good administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as digital workforce and reporting systems.
• A proactive approach — you should be someone who identifies problems and works towards solutions rather than waiting to be instructed.
• The ability to work independently while remaining part of a close management team.
• A valid SIA licence.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to respond to operational requirements outside standard office hours when necessary.
• The ability to successfully complete all required screening, vetting and pre-employment checks.

Previous experience managing a portfolio of security contracts, schools, residential developments, corporate sites or other high-standard client environments would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• A senior and influential position within an established security company.
• A friendly, supportive and family-oriented working environment.
• The opportunity to have a genuine impact on operational standards and company development.
• Responsibility for developing teams, procedures and service delivery.
• A varied role where no two days are the same.
• Support from an experienced management and administration team.
• Opportunities for further professional development and progression.
• Competitive salary and company vehicle, negotiable depending on experience.

The Person We Are Looking For

This position would suit someone who already has strong operational management experience and is looking for a role where they can take real ownership.

You will need to be visible, approachable and supportive to your teams while also being confident enough to set expectations, maintain standards and hold people accountable.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are hands-on, dependable, organised and solutions-focused, with a genuine commitment to delivering an excellent service to clients.

If you believe you have the experience, leadership skills and operational mindset required for this position, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Application question(s):

• Where are you based?
• Salary Expectations?
• What languages do you speak?

Experience:

• Management: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SIA Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person