Contract Manager

Contract Manager - London & South £50,000

An exciting job opportunity for an experienced Security Contract Manager has arisen at Top-20 award-winning MAN Commercial Protection Ltd.

MAN Commercial Protection are a privately owned, rapidly expanding Security Company who have successfully operat ed across the UK for the last 33 years . We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager who shares the core values that create our success:

• To be recognised as the best in customer service
• To value customers and act in their best interest
• To be open, candid and act with integrity
• To fulfil our people's potential

The role of Contract Manager is key to our success and requires a dynamic and confident Security Industry professional who has a proven record of managing contracts , working closely with both employees and clients .

The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach to this role and be able to effectively manage, be decisive and always ensure they are acting in the best interests of the company. The ideal candidate will understand the responsibility and accountability that comes with this position.

The Contract Manager will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for the day-to-day running of an established portfolio of contracts in London and surrounding counties.

Role Responsibility:

• Managing Contracts and Client Relationships - managing a range of our high-profile and blue-chip clients, supporting their day-to-day security requirements. Comply with service level agreements and key performance indicators and implement correct client and company procedures.

• Managing People - You will have full operational responsibility of your portfolio, including cover planning and ensuring all sites are manned correctly. You will carry out staff welfare visits/appraisals/ investigations and manage team development and team building.

• Recruitment - responsible for recruitment needs on sites, ensuring our teams are operating fully and that we have the right people in the right roles. Recruiting in line with our ACS and BS7858 Standards - completing all necessary paperwork and working closely with our HR and Vetting team.

• Mobilisation - Be competent in mobilising newly acquired sites as well as taking over the management and client relationship on those already established.

• Risk Assessments/Audits - Ensure that a full site survey and Risk Assessment is completed before Security Services commence and reviewed annually or during site changes. To ensure that site audits are carried out at least once every month on each site, ensuring the results of the audit are retained, and where applicable corrective action implemented.

• Assignment Instructions - ensure comprehensive Assignment Instructions are in place at all times, renewed as required and signed off by the Clients before commencing the service.

• Customer complaints, feedback or queries - must be handled in an appropriate and timely manner.

• Site Equipment/Training - Ensure all Security Officers on site are issued with uniforms and all equipment and training required for their role.

• Communication - To ensure regular meetings are held with both clients and stakeholders, ensuring regular and transparent communication.

The Ideal Candidate

• Will be based near London (West or South West of London preferred), travel is required.
• Flexibility to regularly travel to Head Office in Solihull.
• Must have a full, clean UK driving licence
• Must hold a frontline SIA licence
• Must be an experienced security professional with a full understanding of the security industry, in particular the security guarding sector.
• Must have experience of Managing teams, recruiting and performance management processes.
• Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Must have a flexible approach to working hours, be a team player and a quick learner as we work in a fast-paced environment!

Package & Benefits

• The successful candidate will be issued with a Company Car, Laptop and Mobile phone.
• 21 days holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays.
• IPSA membership which includes access to free finance and counselling support
• Access to High Street discount schemes
• Pension
• Competitive salary - £50,000

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please apply by sending your CV, we would love to hear from you.

This role is subject to completing 5 years vetting in compliance with BS785

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