Security Operations Lead

Permanent
Location: Kings Cross, London
Hours: Mon-Fri
Pay: £75,000-£80,000

Join Our Team as a Security Operations Lead!

Step into a role where your presence truly matters. As a Security Operations Lead, you'll join us providing security for one of the world's most inspiring global tech brands - a household name known for its inclusive culture, exceptional benefits, and genuine commitment to supporting people to thrive. This is an exciting moment to join, with the opportunity to help shape the future of security standards for a company that millions trust every day.

This is a senior position, with responsibility for international assets (UK, Switzerland and USA). The individual needs to be able to demonstrate clear leadership and an innovative approach to all security matters, including in depth relevant management experience with desirable subject matter expertise in pharmaceutical industry or frontier technology. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain exceptional customer service standards and a commitment to continuous improvement. There will be international travel involved as part of the role.

Every day brings variety, connection, and the chance to work closely with a supportive team that values your judgement and encourages your growth. If you're looking for a role where your contribution is visible, valued, and part of something bigger, this is an incredible opportunity to join a company shaping the future.

About the Role:

As a Security Operations Lead, you will be responsible for:

• To advise the client and account lead on all matters of security including the review and writing of the security policies and procedures.
• Understand the client's core business activities ensuring the security team is delivering the most effective security solution.
• Where incidents occur, ensure that deployed teams respond in accordance with associated policies and procedures, and that post incident reviews are conducted to limit repeat occurrence and strengthen understanding
• Liaise with line manager and client stakeholder to ensure effective and open communication of all matters pertaining to the delivery of a professional security service.
• Ensure appropriate training (derived from both internal & external courses) are delivered to individual staff in accordance with their rank / responsibilities & identified training & development needs.
• Establish and manage a security team that is well turned out, motivated, well-informed, focused and clear about its role and objectives.
• To be the first line response for any/all incidents, fire, security and H&S and manage in accordance with specific related procedure.
• Why Join Us?

• Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks
• Lifestyle Benefits– Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme. 
• Learning & Development– we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.  
• Health and Wellbeing– Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Access to an Online GPfor you and your dependents. 
• Financial support 
• Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
• Progression opportunities– many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
• A welcoming, respectful team culture
• Uniform and full induction provided
• Cycle to Work scheme

What we are looking for:

• Highly developed interpersonal, literacy and numeracy skills.
• The ability to adapt rapidly to different account lead / client requirements.
• Proven management experience working in a high profile environment.
• The ability to demonstrate/achievement of exceptional customer service standards
• A flair for problem solving and multitasking.
• Assertive and persuasive.
• Good IT skills and competent in the use of Google Suite, including a high degree of adoption of AI platforms.
• Hold a relevant management qualification e.g. ILM 3/5 (preferable) and proven experience in Security Management senior position.
• SIA License holder

Please note that, successful candidates will be required to undergo periodic vetting checks during their employment. This is not a full vetting process, but a routine credit and directorship check and  carried out every three years to ensure ongoing compliance with our security standards.

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. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability 

Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications