We’re Hiring: Duty Manager! 

📍 Location: Yeovil (BA20 2YB) 

💰 Pay: £19.92 per hour 

📅 Hours: 42 per week | 4 on 4 off | 12-hour shifts (days, nights & weekends) 

Grade: Site Based  

Explore your purpose. To See a Different World! 

Shape the future of security operations with one of Secuirtas’ largest clients. We’re looking for a Duty Security Manager to lead our Yeovil site team and drive excellence across all aspects of security management. 

In this role, you’ll take ownership of scheduling, compliance, recruitment, investigations, performance management, and training—ensuring every process meets the highest standards. Your leadership will create a safe, secure, and high-performing environment where people feel supported and valued. 

As  our new Duty Security Manager, you’ll combine proactive communication, rigorous compliance, and strategic training to deliver operational success. You’ll coach and develop your team, foster strong employee relations, and champion health and safety initiatives. If you’re passionate about security, leadership, and building a culture of trust and performance, this is your opportunity to make a real impact as Duty Security Manager. 

What you'll be doing: 

• Promote and rigorously review health and safety on site. 

• Contact, review, and coach all security personnel monthly to monitor performance and maintain positive employee relations. 

• Maintain effective communication through informal briefings and toolkit talks. 

• Address employee relations issues promptly and consistently, following company disciplinary and grievance procedures. 

• Encourage staff recognition and nominations for awards. 

• Report all incidents in compliance with customer policy and procedure. 

• Plan, develop, and implement strategies for personnel training, including routine duties and emergency procedures. 

• Manage special assignments, ensuring adherence to agreed security procedures. 

• Maintain the highest professional standards at all times. 

• Monitor and report faults with security-related equipment accurately. 

• Be fully conversant with operational functions (Access Control, CCTV, Detection, Alarm Systems). 

• Analyse complex information to identify security-related trends and report effectively. 

• Ensure understanding and implementation of company values. 

• Provide appropriate training, advice, and support to ensure team success. 

• Act as the first point of contact for site security function-related queries. 

• Accurately complete company documents in line with policy/process. 

• Refer staffing level issues to the Site Security Manager. 

• Perform other duties as directed by the Protective Services Branch Manager. 

• Demonstrate commitment to company values and recognition programmes 

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you. 

What we’re looking for: 

• Current valid SIA licence (Frontline, CP, DS, or SG)  

• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken)  

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook  

• Well-developed interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact and discretion  

• Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities, plans, and schedules  

• Strong management experience in a security environment  

• Must have the right to work in the UK  

• British National – must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years (site requirement)  

• Five-year checkable employment history or ability to provide documentation for unemployment, self-employment, or education  

• Skilled in relationship building, influencing, and managing sensitive matters  

• Knowledge of corporate and major event security  

• Ability to embody and uphold Securitas core values: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness 

Desirable 

• Health and Safety at Work training 

• Customer Service training 

• First aid certification  

Shape the future of global learning and development for one of the world’s largest security operations programs. 

We are looking for a Duty Security Manager to lead and manage the security team at our Yeovil site. As our new Duty Security Manager  you will take ownership of contract scheduling, compliance, recruitment, investigations, disciplinary procedures, absence/performance management, and training. 

You will specialsie in creating safe, secure, and high-performing environments by leading health and safety initiatives, coaching security teams, and fostering strong employee relations. The Duty Security Manager will approach situation with proactive communication, rigorous compliance, and strategic training to ensure operational excellence 

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try out hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

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