Security Supervisor - East London

Department: Facilities

Location: East London

Type of Contract: Permanent

The working days & hours for this role are: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm

Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 gross per annum

Our Vision: Changing Lives through Education

The Role: The Security Supervisor is responsible for leading the security shifts across GBS campus, to ensure the safety, security, wellbeing of staff, students and visitors. This role combines operational leadership with hands-on security duties, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, internal policies, and industry best practice. The postholder will also act as the first point of escalation for incidents, coordinate emergency responses, and maintain a welcoming yet secure campus environment.

What the role involves:

• Lead, motivate, mentor and supervise a team of Security Officers, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and operational procedures.

• Oversee the daily deployment and provide supervision of security personnel across the campus, ensuring all shifts are adequately staffed.

• Assist Facilities Manager in all duties related to buildings, assets, staff, students, visitors security

• Monitor and operate security systems including CCTV (limited), Access Control, Fire and intruder alarms; ensure prompt response to activations, faults, and incidents.

• Ensure completeness of scheduled security patrols and inspections, addressing hazards and breaches immediately.

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of incident reports, patrol logs, and compliance documentation.

• Data collection and preparation of the KPI Reports

• Maintain and if required update security Standard Operating Procedures and ensure all staff adhere to them.

• Oversee and audit key control systems, ensuring traceability and security.

About You:

• Proven supervisory experience in a security or facilities management role.

• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in operating and monitoring security systems.

• Understanding of safeguarding, Health & Safety, relevant legislation and emergency protocols.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and lead in crisis situations.

• SIA door supervisor licence.

Desirable:

• SIA CCTV licence.

• BSIA or Syl qualification

• Experience in higher education or multi-site environments.

• Knowledge of risk management and incident investigation best practice.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has been a good place for professional growth. I have received great support from managers and colleagues who have encouraged me to develop new skills and take on more senior roles. Their mentorship has been invaluable to help me advance in my career.”

— Barbara Vargas (Professional Services Employee)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship and will require a DBS!

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