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Guard Force Manager - Winfith

Posted on July 11th, 2025

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£46,668.15 per annum

Type of Job: Permanent

Great opportunity to work as a Guard Force Manager for G4S, a leading global security and outsourcing group, specialising in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.

G4S is recruiting for a Guard Force Manager at a national infrastructure location in Winfrith, Newburgh, Dorchester.

This is a full-time position, working primarily Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. There is flexibility in hours around operational requirements.

Salary - £46,688.15

**Please note you must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role**

Your Time at Work
Location - Winfrith, Newburgh, Dorchester

Hours - Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30, Friday 07:30-13:30

Annual Salary - £46,668.15 Per Year

Responsible to: Nuclear Operations Manager (North / South)

Responsible for: Lead Guards, Deputy Lead Guards and Security Officers

Our Perfect Worker
Responsibilities

- The Guardforce Manager is G4S' lead contact with client and they are the key
interface with the client for the delivery of the contract;
- Working with the client and Nuclear Operations Manager to develop a training
scheme for the Officers;
- Arranging and delivering training to any new staff;
- Maintain staff competence through developed refresher training.
- Providing coaching and mentoring for existing staff to ensure that they meet the
required training levels;
- Maintaining training and records for all staff for review as required.
- Producing and delivering regular desktop exercises.
- Working with the Recruitment Team on the recruitment of new staff including
interviewing, arranging vetting, ordering uniform and arranging training;
- Implementing all processes and procedures whether this be from a client perspective
or a G4S one including the interpretation and implementation of all client instructions;
- Writing and maintaining Security Instructions and ensuring all staff are familiar with
the contents and are briefed on any changes;
- Responsible for all areas of staff management including HR and performance issues
as well as a wide range of administrative tasks such as approving holiday requests,
completing monthly care visits and carrying out annual performance reviews
appraisals;
- Pro-active management of employee's attendance including carrying out return to
work meetings, monitoring sickness and timekeeping and taking any necessary
action;
- Ensuring that minimum staffing levels are met at all times by managing rosters and
arranging cover when required (including out of hours).
- Ensuring that all staff are deployed in the correct manner to meet with the client's
business needs including the rotation of staff through various posts and being flexible
to meet changing demands;
- Managing the health and safety of G4S employees on Site;
- Writing and reviewing Risk Assessments;
- Ensuring that all aspects of G4S' contractual and regulatory obligations are met and
reporting on performance to the client and G4S Senior Management through the KPI
process as well as any other reports as requested by the client;
- Ensuring all documentation, e.g. Daily Occurrence Book, Logs, etc., are completed
correctly by carrying out weekly audits;
- Reviewing incident reports completed by the team, reporting any issues of concern to
the client and taking action to resolve the issues raised;
- Taking a proactive approach to security management including raising any issues of
concern or vulnerability to G4S and developing innovations to improve security, team
performance or reduce cost;
- Managing the team during a security or safety event by acting in a command and
control role, following the client's procedures and direction and deploying staff as
appropriate;
- Carrying out any other reasonable instruction from either the client or G4S Senior
Management.

G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!

Key Information and Benefits
Benefits
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern
and accrual)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life assurance benefit
- Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free parking in most locations
- Free uniform provided

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