Head of Business Services- Leading Security Company - Cambridge
We are recruiting for an influential and commercial Head of Support Services to lead our core Security support functions, including Mobile Services, the Security Operations Centre and Resourcing teams
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About us
Dardan have a wealth of experience in delivering smart security solutions that go beyond safeguarding buildings, property, and staff. We combine the best in technology, mobile services, physical guarding, and consultancy.
Our mission
Be ethical, be authentic, be agile and be smart. We do our best and then do a little bit more, every time.
Our Vision
To be a trusted partner for Security solutions through intelligence, innovation, and influence.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an influential and commercial Head of Business Services to lead our core Security support functions, including the Security Operations Centre and Resourcing teams.
Our new Head of Business Services will be a key driver in our Senior Management Team and will be responsible for the central security functions listed above. Each area has it's own department lead reporting directly into the Head of Support Services.
We require exceptional leadership and management skills with a strong focus on business priorities along with a deep understanding of commercial and business intelligence. Solid foundations in being able to balance the organisational priorities in alignment with the strategic intent.
Critical to this role is the depth of character and determination to manage multiple work strands whilst remining calm, focused and able to delegate and influence effectively.
Reporting to the COO, the successful role holder will be expected to operate with authority and autonomy whilst remaining intimately engaged with organisations vision of delivering service excellence. Security industry experience desirable.
Please note: due to the nature of this role, it is mainly office based, with a degree of flexibility working from home
Essential Skills and Experience
- Successful operational and commercial management within the Security industry (or similar)
- A proven track record in business management
- High levels of integrity and the ability to build trust with all stakeholders
- Passionate about creating excellence within your teams
- Intuitive with a curious mindset
- Driven by high performance
- Highly presentable and personable in line with our corporate brand
- Resilient and pro-active in your work
Reward and Benefits
- £Negotiable, in line with Senior Leadership Team
- Private medical cover, currently with BUPA
- 45 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with flexibility
- 25 days paid holiday
- Access to a 24/7 employee wellbeing support line
- Virtual GP Service
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Earn an extra bonus through recommend a Friend Scheme, no limits
We are Dardan
Dardan is a people focused, privately owned specialist security company. We choose our employees carefully and value them greatly. We know that our people are our greatest asset and as such we invest in their development. A career with us means joining an ACS Pacesetter & a company listed on Infologue’s “One to Watch”.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equality
At Dardan, we are committed to building a workforce of talented and intuitive professionals. We do this through attracting a diverse group of people and encourage an inclusive environment for us and our clients.
We hire the best people and have a culture that is constantly evolving where everybody is celebrated and respected. We recognise the strength in growing a workforce that encourages different ideas in line with our shared values.
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- Department
- Security Operations Centre
- Locations
- Cambridge
Cambridge
Dardan is fast paced, growing specialist security solutions provider with a rich history spanning over 40 years.
Dardan provides mobile and static security services, security intelligence, technology solutions and security consulting to some of the biggest brands in the UK.
The chance to join Dardan means a joining a culture that is constantly evolving and one where our clients dictate the opportunities we can offer our teams and the places they work.
Our security officers have the choice of one of the biggest patrol and response teams in the UK, corporate clients, specialist contracts across maritime, aviation and oil & gas at critical infrastructure across the UK. Many of these clients will let you use their gyms, canteens, and other facilities.
About Dardan Security
GSL Dardan Limited trading as Dardan Security is a limited company registered in England and Wales, registered number 4384007, whose registered office is at Quern House, Mill Court, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5LD
Head of Business Services- Leading Security Company - Cambridge
We are recruiting for an influential and commercial Head of Support Services to lead our core Security support functions, including Mobile Services, the Security Operations Centre and Resourcing teams
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