Assistant Security Manager

Assistant Security Manager

Location: Wickford Head Office
Reporting to: Senior Security Manager
Working Hours: 09:00 to 19:00, 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (including weekends and bank holidays)
Contracted Hours: averaging 35.1 hours per week, with plenty of overtime available

About the Role

VIP Security (Essex) Ltd is seeking a professional and experienced SIA-licensed Assistant Security Manager to support our operations leadership team. This key role involves assisting with overseeing frontline staff, coordinating shift schedules, and ensuring high standards of service delivery across all contracts. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, administrative competence, and the ability to deliver consistent results in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Starting salary of £27,000, full training on office systems provided,
• potential to earn up to £40,000 with overtime
• NEST pension scheme
• Statutory sick pay
• Group Personal Accident insurance
• 24-hour confidential counselling and employee support service
• Up to 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company phone
• Use of company vehicle while on duty
• Company-funded SIA badge renewal (excluding top-up or initial SIA courses)
• Company Uniform (As required)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of structured operational procedures to ensure high-quality, client-focused service
• assist in managing staff rotas and shift scheduling across multiple sites to ensure consistent operational coverage
• assist with administrative tasks including uniform distribution, equipment tracking, and compliance documentation
• Conduct site visits and complete inspection reports to ensure contract standards are maintained
• Act as the point of contact for all company personnel outside of office hours on working days, holding the emergency on-call phone as required
• Identify and report any disciplinary or grievance issues to the HR/Recruitment Manager at the earliest stage
• Promote staff engagement and retention through effective communication, support, and professional development
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures
• Monitor staffing levels and skills, ensuring training needs are identified and addressed
• Remain informed on industry developments, legislative changes, and best practices, and implement improvements where appropriate

Required Skills and Experience

• Active Front line SIA Door Supervisor licence (As a minimum)
• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within the security industry or similar
• Strong administrative skills, with proven experience in shift scheduling and workforce coordination
• Good understanding of legal guidelines for security and public safety
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage time and tasks effectively
• Full UK driving licence

Founded in 1989, VIP Security (Essex) Ltd is a reputable and growing company, delivering high-quality security services to a wide range of clients across Essex and London. We take pride in our outstanding team of office staff and frontline security personnel, who consistently represent the company with professionalism and integrity.

At VIP Security, you are part of a close-knit team where every individual is valued and supported. We promote a culture of respect, development, and teamwork – you are never just a number.