Security Team Leader

Position

Security Team Leader at Discovery Park

Location

Discovery Park, Sandwich, Kent

Role

Permanent

Discovery Park is a thriving life science community, a hub for visionary entrepreneurs and leaders, and the ideal environment for businesses to start, scale, and succeed. Our motto, “Space to discover, freedom to grow,” encapsulates the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines our unique ecosystem.

Discovery Park Management Ltd plays a pivotal role in nurturing this vibrant community. We are the backbone that supports all aspects of the park, from driving the park’s growth or maintaining its buildings and grounds to its roads and infrastructure. Our team of specialists possesses the expertise to create and adapt almost any of our structures, ensuring that our tenants have the facilities they need to thrive.

In addition to facility support, we also provide essential utilities to all the buildings within the park. Whether it’s power, steam, gas, demineralised water, or waste management through our Waste Water Treatment Facility, we have everything covered. Our commitment to service extends beyond utilities, as we offer valuable amenities such as front-of-house services, security, cleaning and conferencing facilities, with welcoming reception teams. Supporting all of which are our vital back-office support functions.

At the heart of Discovery Park Management Ltd are our core values. These values guide every aspect of our operations, from how we engage with our customers, stakeholders, and each other to the business we aspire to be.

Our values foster a culture centred on quality and continuous improvement. We are dedicated to Inspirational Leadership and being People Focused, principles that enable us to achieve Operational Excellence and create a Community Spirit.

We are deeply committed to continuous improvement and driving efficiencies in how we operate. We recognise that innovation and optimisation are fundamental to our success in meeting the evolving needs of our stakeholders and achieving our strategic objectives.

Our diverse workforce takes on the responsibility of delivering our plans and overseeing day-to-day operations. We recognise the importance of ensuring that our people are not only engaged and supported but also provided with opportunities for development and safe deployment within the business. This commitment allows us to realise the park’s vision effectively and sustainably.

Main Purposes of the Job

You will contribute to protecting the security and safety of buildings, equipment, staff, tenants, and visitors to Discovery Park.

Your responsibilities will include delivering security services across the park including patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, responding to alarms, reporting irregularities, incident investigation, report generation and informing violators of policy and procedures, responding to and / or liaising with relevant authorities in the event of an onsite incident / emergency.

Additionally, you will manage the day-to-day activity of the shift security officer / s in delivering security services at Discovery Park, ensuring all tasks are carried out professionally, efficiently, and in compliance with security protocols and relevant legislation whilst maintaining outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations

• Lead and manage the shift to ensure the safety of tenants, visitors, staff, and property.
• Monitor and operate surveillance equipment, conduct patrols, respond to alarms, and handle onsite incidents / emergencies.
• Ensure all security activities align with legislation and company standards.

Team Leadership

Systems And Compliance

Administrative Duties

Additional Duties

As required by the Business and / or directed by Management.

Essential : About Your Skills & Experience

Experience

Licences And Skills

Personal Attributes

Abilities

Driving

Desirable

Remuneration And Benefits

Annual Salary : £28,025.43

Annual shift allowance : £3,503.16 (12.5% of the basic annual salary)

Overtime : Paid at time and a half of the flat rate.

In joining our Security Team, you will have the opportunity to work within our state-of-the-art control room and have access to a variety of facilities available within the park.

Our benefits include

Note : The Job Description is not intended to be all inclusive. The job holder may be required to perform other related duties to meet the on-going needs of the Company.

Discovery Park will carry out security screening to BS 7858 as part of the security onboarding process. Any offer of employment is contingent of satisfactorily completing this process.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to ian.johnson@discovery-park.co.uk

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