WE’RE READY FOR OUR NEXT OPERATIONAL SUPERSTAR…
Join us at GSS, one of Europe’s fastest-growing small businesses, as we strive to become the leading provider of specialist security services in the UK. Our ambitious vision is to inspire our partners and staff by raising industry standards with dependable and sustainable services.
From day one, you’ll make a significant impact at GSS. As a vital member of our team, you’ll provide central support to our head office operations and oversee service delivery across multiple prestigious locations and security disciplines. You’ll also develop operational plans that enhance business efficiency and productivity, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the industry.
At GSS, we don’t believe in bystanders. We are looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the security industry. Join us and become part of a team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and achieving success.
About Global Support Services (UK) Ltd:
GSS is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company’s success as well as their own. We have a team full of people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check! We also appreciate a good sense of humour.
We are customer-centric in our approach to business, which has served to give us a pragmatic approach to service delivery, one that has served us well since 2010.
About the Role:
While we are well-positioned to help shape our industry through passionately raising standards, our continued success depends on our ability to delight our clients.
As such, a really exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Operations has arisen within our business. This role is key to ensuring seamless operational service delivery across our client portfolio.
It is essential that you have experience of the security or facilities management marketplace and bring with you a strong attitude to governance and compliance, ensuring all industry standards to which we adhere are maintained.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading and managing our operations team to continually improve performance standards while supporting customer relations and ensuring service delivery is safe, reliable and meets the expectations of our clients
- Developing strong and trusted relationships with the security management team(s) and client point of contact at each client site.
- Evaluating and analysing operational performance through the preparation and submission of monthly KPI reports
- Developing operational plans to improve business efficiencies and productivity
How we will help you to succeed:
During your first few weeks with us, you will work closely with members of both our senior management and operations teams to get a clear understanding of our client portfolio and our operational procedures and systems.
Your induction will include existing client contract familiarisation, spending time with the GSS head office team that will support you, and of course meeting some of the field based team members (including those with four legs!).
We will also give you all of the equipment you need to work safely and optimally from your home environment.
We’ll be excited if you are/have:
- A proven track record of operations management in the private security sector is mandatory
- Comfortable managing a revolving portfolio of tasks across multiple disciplines, contracts and locations
- Strong leadership and motivational capabilities
- An inextinguishable passion for problem-solving and raising standards
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) including high-level negotiation skills
- The right to work in the UK, and a 5-year checkable work history
- A current full U.K. driving licence (with a maximum of six penalty points)
What we will give you:
- Home-based/flexible working
- Access to working spaces in both the north and south
- Expensed travel
- Access to our company bonus scheme
- 29 days annual holiday (inc. bank holidays)
- Professional development appraisal programme
- Company pension scheme
- Mentoring from our senior management team
- Genuine career progression opportunities
We will be accepting applications for this role until 7th May 2023. Please click below to apply or email careers@global-support.org quote reference ‘GSSHOO23’ you must enclose both a CV and cover letter containing outlining why you feel you would be a good fit for this role.
GSS (UK) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer – we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
