Regional Security Manager - North West chez DPD Group UK

DPD is a member of DPDgroup, one of Europe's leading parcel delivery networks, and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over £2 billion. We also deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

Our Head of Security is looking to recruit a highly skilled Regional Security Manager to manage all aspects of our depot(s) Security across the following depots; Liverpool & Middleton, so you must be able to get to all these locations.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Implementation of company security policy and strategy as directed by the National Security Manager(s) for depots across the North / North East.

• Providing advice and support on depot matters including physical, operational and administrative security

• Ensuring a security action plan is in place to reflect the region's strategy

• Ensuring that security audits and follow up reviews are carried out, together with action plans in accordance with agreed schedule

• Conducting through investigations when required creating a full report

• Reviewing incident reports carried out by the Security Team

• Keeping abreast of industry standards, best practice and new technology, communicating this to the Security Team

• Liaising with external agencies such as the Police, HM Customs when required to assist with overall security investigations

• Setting KPI’s in agreement with the National Security Manager North 

• Investigating and identifying any theft issues or trends within the Hubs

• Delivering key security solutions and preventative measures

• Working in close conjunction with the National Security Manager(s) and Regional Security Managers

• To control manpower planning including managing the rota, holiday, absence, recruitment and interviewing

• Ensure that all guarding objectives are met both employed and agency. 

To be considered for this role you must have extensive and demonstrable experience as a Security Manager with a large scale, multi-layered organisation. You will also be able to evidence successfully leading and inspiring your teams to deliver exceptional results.

• You will be a confident communicator/presenter with the skills to lead and manage teams.

• A person capable of decisive and effective decision-making, in a time pressured environment and taking ownership of the department

• A high level of negotiation skills, excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise workload

• A flexible and proactive approach to work 

• Someone that really enjoys resolving problems and demonstrates high levels of resilience and self-motivation

• Demonstrate the core values of DPD DNA – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability

Job Specifics

Full clean driving licence with a flexible approach towards travel is essential

Remuneration

Your package will include an excellent basic salary, company car or cash alternative, attractive bonus scheme, based on individual and company targets.

As well as this you have access to some other fantastic optional benefits such as Cycle2Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Holiday trading and discounts and savings on 1000’s of retailers.

DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. There is a culture of recognition and reward within DPD to include; long-service awards, a special recognition programme for those individuals that go above and beyond, and the DPD Personality of the Year award.

If successful you can look forward to the exciting prospect of joining an increasingly successful and expanding business, that through its constant innovation, has revolutionised the express parcel industry and continues to define its outlook for the future.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer