Job Description:

Security Team Leader
Sandwich, Kent
Permenent Full Time 4 on 4 off 12 Hour Shifts 
Salary & Benefits

• £29,084.79 basic
• £3,635.52 shift allowance
• Total £32,720.30 p.a.
• Overtime at time and a half
• 23 shifts annual leave
• 8 shifts sick pay post probation
• Perks: discount platform, onsite gym access, 10% catering discount, free parking

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY IF YOU HAVE A FULL MANUAL DRIVING LICENCE

Due to the nature of the role you will need to be physically fit with no underlying health conditions.

We're searching for a talented, career minded Security Team Leader for a large innovation campus in Sandwich, Kent. This 24/7 role suits an experienced SIA licensed Security Officer, Security Supervisor, or Shift Security Lead ready to step into a leadership position overseeing patrols, CCTV operations, incident response, and shift based security delivery

The Role

The Security Team Leader oversees daily shift operations across a large, multi tenant site with constant footfall and critical infrastructure. This position requires sharp decision making, strong leadership, and unwavering vigilance.

Candidate Requirements

• Valid SIA SG or DS licence
• Minimum 1 year security experience
• Strong communication, customer service, and organisational skills
• Competent with CCTV, access control, and Microsoft Office
• Physically capable of patrols, rapid response, and equipment handling
• Full clean manual driving licence

Desirable: CCTV licence, BTEC Level 3 Control Room Supervision, 3–5 years’ experience, enhanced first aid.

Working Environment

The successful candidate will operate from a state of the art control room within a busy, high footfall campus home to scientific, technical, and professional organisations. It’s a role suited to someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being at the centre of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Operations - Patrols, CCTV monitoring, alarm response, incident management, and ensuring compliance.
• Team Leadership - Supervising officers, maintaining standards, delivering training, and managing performance.
• Systems & Compliance - Managing security systems, conducting risk assessments, and upholding health & safety requirements.
• Reporting - Accurate logs, incident reports, and liaison with internal teams and external authorities.

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency

Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.