Security & Reception Services Manager

Bouygues Energies & Services has an amazing opportunity for a Reception Manager from a Security background within our facilities management business to join our estates team at our prestigious UK Home Office contract. 

Key Activities

• Reports to the Senior Operations Manager (Security)
• To support the Senior Operations Manager in ensuring the implementation of manned guarding services across the estate is carried out in a professional and seamless manner
• To assist the Senior Operations Manager in managing the fully integrated manned guarding across
  the estate which will be operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• To be responsible for ensuring technical integrity of all electronic security systems
• To control the P&L and drive operations to meet agreed revenue, gross margin, contract retention 
  and control of overhead targets to meet both contract and company objective
• To provide technical advice and expertise on all electronic security systems across the estate
  together with in-house training for security staff working in the department
• To ensure that all security related equipment is maintained and fit for purpose and any defects are 
  reported and rectified within the contract SLAs through the FM helpdesk
• Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00

Skills & Experience

• Proven management experience of security services in a blue-chip corporate environment or within 
  central government
• Hold an SIA licence, with an in-depth knowledge of industry standard and legislation 
• Strong technical knowledge of Intruder Alarm, CCTV and Fire Alarm systems
• Previous experiences of managing a large number of varied staff and dealing effectively with 
  recruitment and selection, performance management, absence management issues etc
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Desirable to have experience of managing Security Reviews, Assignment Instructions, Security 
  Audits etc
• Employment in this post is dependent upon obtaining security clearances; this requires a current 
  passport and 5 years’ residency within the UK. A full and comprehensive 5-year work/education 
  history will also be required

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme 

Why Bouygues E&S Solutions?

Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions is an international business operating in over 25 countries and employing over 13,500 people. The company is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications, and media sectors.

In the UK, Bouygues Energies & Services is a leading provider of facilities management (FM), energy services, highways, and complex engineering solutions across the public and private sectors.

Bouygues E&S Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company’s payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.

Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification. We are also proud to have been awarded Investors in People Gold, which demonstrates our commitment to our people.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.