Total 15 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in London, NW1 2BU

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Security Manager for a Private Financial Institution in the City of London, who will manage and develop the Security team in all areas of Security and maintain close working relations.
You will be expected to effectively manage Security to ensure that the team are working in line with site policies and procedures, ensuring that the Customer is fully briefed and updated regarding any Security related issues that arise. Leading the Security team to deliver high standards by monitoring performance against set customer KPI’s and that performance management processes are in place and adhered to achieve these goals.
Information:

Position: Security Manager
Location: London (EC1)
Salary: Between £48,000 - £50,000 per annum
Hours: 50 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday – As per needs of the business

Job Requirements:

SIA Door Supervisor Licence required.
Must have proven security management experience
Must be competent with CCTV and Access Control systems ( C-cure experience is advantageous).
Ability to organise and motivate team of supervisors to guarantee optimum performance of the wider security team.
Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to coordinate and provide strategic direction to all colleagues.
Leadership and ability to follow plans through to completion.
Experience of security risk assessment, physical security planning
Time management & Organisational skills
Excellent verbal & written communication skills, including report writing.
Attention to detail is imperative and auditing skills are an advantage.
Flexibility, reliability & being able to workdays / nights & weekends to suit the needs of the contract.

Job Role:

Liaise and maintain good customer service relationships with site staff, visitors, customers and management team. To manage an effective working relationship with all, whilst representing the site and CIS-Security Ltd.
Manage and maintain the Site Operational Working Roster.
Maintain effective communication, both verbal and written, always ensuring the customer is aware of all operational developments.
Carry out any tasks and report back as directed or instructed by the customer or CIS Management.
Effectively manage on site security operations ensuring that supervisors/officers are working in line with site policies and procedures at all times.
Ensure the customer is fully briefed and updated regarding any security issues that arise.
Assist in Security investigations into any loss/damage/other incidents affecting property, visitors or staff.
Focus on Team Building, training and development of staff from all site-based service partners.
Manage, Record, and Deliver, Site Training as required to all Officers in line with Customer / CIS requirements. Site training to be performed during weekdays wherever possible and the Site Training Matrix must be maintained and managed at all times.
Attend meetings as requested by the customer and make representation at weekly site meetings.
Oversee the collation of Sickness / lateness records daily and update ready for performance related meetings and monthly reporting.
Conduct fact find and disciplinary meetings - Assisting with official investigations and take meeting minutes.

General Responsibilities:

Ensure all contract manning requirements are managed and met on a weekly basis; and arrange response cover as required in liaison with CIS Control Room. Manage and implement all requests for additional security cover and where necessary obtain only additional trained staff.
Ensure that all contractual requirements are fulfilled on a daily basis and maintain up to date records.
Demonstrate proactive management of the Security Team.
Provide relief / break cover for Security Officers if required.
Ensure all electronic reporting systems and Registers are maintained in accordance with the Company and the Customer requirements.
Ensure the Assignment Instructions are maintained / in date at all times and staff are fully aware of any changes to policies and procedures immediately.
Ensure that all security personnel under your management are fully acquainted with the Assignment Instructions, Emergency Procedures and any other instructions issued by CIS / Customer.
Set high personal standards for others to follow.
Maintain a good level of morale and discipline within the team taking into consideration their welfare.
Ensure that all staff are regularly briefed.
Liaise with the Customer and CIS Director on all matters relating to the security of the premises, including, reporting on matters of discipline and welfare.
Ensure that an effective handover takes place at the end of the night shift with the
Site Manager: and, that all Keys, Equipment and Documentation are properly accounted for. This should be recorded in a separate log. Any discrepancies, faults or malfunctions should be immediately reported to the CIS Senior Director.
Communicate all matters in writing and verbally to all members of staff ensuring continuity.

Benefits:

Health care plan (HSF)
Perk Box (HSF) – discounts & offers from cinema tickets to days out
Cycle to work scheme
First class training allowing you to develop your skills
A view for career development
Long service & Employee Recognition awards

CIS Security has been providing manned guarding services since 1972 and has developed into one of the most effective and reliable security companies in England. At CIS Security, we work as a team to deliver operational excellence and truly believe that the service we provide is unparalleled in the security industry.
At CIS Security Ltd, we do not just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. CIS Security Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, quality, and business needs.
Due to the volume of applications, if we have not contacted you within three weeks of initial contact then you have not been successful on this occasion.

The Security Officer is responsible for the security, safety and welfare of occupiers, visitors and assets for one of our beautiful corporate destinations in the City of London, closest stations are Moorgate, Bank, Liverpool Street, St Pauls and Cannon Street,
The Security Officer will protect these by maintaining a vigilant, pro-active security presence to minimise security risks to people and property. The Security Officer will need to be able to spend reasonable periods of the time during a 12-hour shift both on patrol and standing on post.
Information:

Position: Corporate Security Officer
Location: Central London (EC2Y 5AU)
Pay Rate: £13.65 per hour
Hours: Average 42 hours per week
Shifts: 2 on 2 off; 3 on 2 off; 2 on 3 off – Days Only

Job Requirements:

SIA Licence Required
Corporate Security experience ideal
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Customer focused, with a strong knowledge of customer service skills
Demonstrate a strong aptitude for multi-tasking
Strong communication skills
Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
Team player, who will support colleagues and provide ideas to improve service delivery
Ability to think and act quickly in emergency incidents or under pressure
Excellent PC / IT skills
CCTV licence & First Aid qualification will be a bonus

The role holder will develop operational excellence and best practice; optimising our service and value offering to customers to achieve performance targets. You will bring innovation and ensure a high-performance culture within your remit. This is an active and visible role requiring strong communication competence in addition to procedural knowledge and adherence. Client, occupier & service provider interaction is significant and excellent relationship management skills are required.
Key Responsibilities:

Deliver and encourage outstanding customer service delivery
The Security Officer will need to be able to spend reasonable periods of time during a 12-hour shift both on patrol and standing on post
They will be expected to cover the CCTV Controller for any absence.
Ensure full understanding of the emergency procedures
Ensure a full understanding of the assignment instructions
Ensure their post is correctly manned at the specific times. This includes being on post at latest, the start time of your shift
Ensure SIA licence is always on your person and on display
Report any issues or incidents to the Controller, Duty Security Manager or Security Manager
Respond to all incidents in line with policies and procedures
To carry out the various site patrols as per the patrol schedule
To carry out any additional patrols as instructed by management
Report any discrepancies/incidents whilst on patrol to the security control room
Carry out FOH duties and cover the FOH Officer for any absence
Control access and egress at Front of House or Back of House
Manage a polite and effective meet and greet service to all staff and visitors, whilst strictly observing access control procedures
Ensure those who should not be granted access to the building are professionally and politely prevented from gaining access or escorted from the building
Carry out ID checks in line with instructions issued
Provide tenants and visitors to the building with helpful advice, guidance and information. And if not able to do so, direct to the correct personnel who can assist
Respond as per the policies and procedures in all emergency incidents and evacuations
Respond to these in a calm and professional manner. Actively provide information to any emergency services when required to do so
Deal with conflict in an appropriate and confident manner, if required
Cover for the Security Controller for any absence and partake in relevant CCTV Controller training as part of your Security Officer role
Be vigilant to the Health & Safety risks at the building
Ensure you are immaculately presented, in accordance with company regulations and client expectations
Remain professional at all times
Report security or safety issues to the security control room or management
Carry out a thorough handover when changing duties or at the start or end of each shift
Undertake all training courses/modules as requested

Benefits:

Health care plan (HSF)
Perk Box (HSF) – discounts & offers from cinema tickets to days out
Cycle to work scheme
Tailed Site Uniform
First class training allowing you to develop your skills
A view for career development
Long service & Employee Recognition awards

CIS Security has been providing manned guarding services since 1972 and has developed into one of the most effective and reliable security companies in England. At CIS Security, we work as a team to deliver operational excellence and truly believe that the service we provide is unparalleled in the security industry.
At CIS Security Ltd, we do not just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. CIS Security Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, quality, and business needs.
Due to the volume of applications, if we have not contacted you within three weeks of initial contact then you have not been successful on this occasion.

Job OverviewAs the Head of Security - Healthcare, you will be a key leader within our Subject Matter Expertise team, providing strategic oversight and expert guidance on security compliance matters across our healthcare portfolio. Your role is not just about leadership, but also about being an integral part of a team. Working in close collaboration with account directors, managers, supply chain partners, and external stakeholders, you will support the Director of Technical Operations - HC, in fostering a culture of compliance and consistency, knowledge sharing, innovation, and best practices that enhance our security capabilities.

Your role will be instrumental in driving compliance and consistency within our healthcare services, ensuring that we meet the highest standards of safety and security for all staff, patients, and visitors. This is a strategic role that requires a forward-thinking mindset, exceptional collaboration skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, aligning our security initiatives with the broader organisational goals. You will be empowered to make significant contributions to our vision.



Main Duties

Reporting directly to the Director of Technical Operations - Healthcare and will be responsible for preparing and presenting regular reports to senior management, highlighting security performance metrics, incident trends, and recommendations for improvements.•Oversee all security operations within healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities, ensuring the safety of the premises, staff, patients, and visitors. Develop and implement security protocols tailored to the unique needs of each healthcare setting.•Regularly review and update security policies to align with best practices, legislative changes, and the evolving healthcare security landscape.•Serve as the senior escalation point for security-related incidents and emergencies, proactively managing situations with immediate and effective resolution strategies that prioritise the safety of all individuals on the premises.•Coordinate with police and emergency services when necessary, ensuring timely communication and collaboration during critical incidents.•Conduct comprehensive security audits and assessments to evaluate existing security measures, analysing data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.•Monitor the security team's performance, providing ongoing training and development to maintain high service delivery standards and compliance with established protocols.•Control access to necessary training programs for security personnel, ensuring adherence to Mitie's Safe System of Work (SSoW) and industry-specific security protocols.•Develop tailored training programs that address specific security challenges within the hospital environment, enhancing the skills and preparedness of the security team.•Foster collaboration with local account teams, departmental security personnel, and external security service providers to enhance overall security capabilities.•Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by sharing best practices and exploring new technologies to augment hospital security measures.•Provide expert guidance and training to all hospital staff on security compliance matters, emphasising vigilance and proactive practices.•Create and implement awareness campaigns that educate staff and customers about security protocols, emergency procedures, and reporting mechanisms for suspicious activities.•Lead the security team, focusing on governance and accountability, ensuring alignment with Mitie's mission and values.•Proven experience in a security leadership role, preferably within a healthcare environment, with a strong understanding of security management principles, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance standards.•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and motivate a team while fostering a culture of excellence

What we are looking forA valid DS SIA license is mandatory.•Proven experience in security management, preferably within a healthcare environment.•Strong understanding of mental health issues and a compassionate approach to patient welfare.•Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.•Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in team settings as well as independently, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure situations.

Protect and assure patient data and services against cyber security risk, while enabling secure delivery of new patient services and systems Provide leadership and guidance to the Trust on cyber security policy, risk and compliance issues Provide leadership and support to the Cyber Security Risk Manager and team Deputise for the Head of Information Security when required Develop and drive adoption of the Trusts cyber security strategy, policy, standards and procedures, including policy exception management, in alignment with Trust strategic objectives and with legal and NHS Digital requirements for cyber security and data protection Development of cyber security portfolio, including alignment with clinical and IT strategic objectives and initiatives Partner with business and IT leaders and key decision makers to ensure that appropriate cyber security controls are deployed and operated to time and budget Develop and ensure delivery of the Trust strategic cyber improvement programme, including engagement with NHS Digital and other key partners to drive improvements in cyber capability and maturity Shape commercially acceptable business cases and propositions for Cyber Security investment which balance cyber security risk control with accessibility, usability and cost considerations Lead for providing formal response to cyber security compliance elements of the NHS Digital Data Security & Protection Toolkit Develop and drive adoption of the Trust security risk and assurance framework Lead for embedding cyber risk and assurance controls within development lifecycle for Trust services and systems Provide direction and assurance for cyber security service development and operation, including assurance on cyber security services and systems provided by suppliers Lead the Trust response to major cyber incidents, and on preparatory work for major incidents, including cyber resilience planning and rehearsals Assess and report on cyber security risk posture and compliance through specification and collection of relevant cyber security metrics and KPIs Ensure that the Trust can meet the requirements of national cyber security standards and legislation, including the Data Security & Protection Toolkit, Cyber Essentials Plus, the Data Protection Act (2018) / GDPR and the Directive on the security of Network and Information Systems Monitor and audit Trust processes to identify gaps or weaknesses in current policy and practice, for manual and or electronic systems. Ensure all recommendations are implemented to deliver a continuous improvement in Trust service delivery Agree an annual audit programme with the Trusts Internal Audit department and external auditors. Ensure senior Trust engagement and support for cyber initiatives through regular briefings and reports to senior management boards and forums on cyber risk posture, action planning, and compliance with required standards Provide colleague education and awareness on cyber threat and how to safely respond to cyber incidents As a member of the Trusts senior cyber security team, ensure that cyber security considerations are effectively raised and addressed within appropriate IT and business management forums Set objectives for the Cyber Security Risk team, monitoring performance to assure delivery of the cyber security work programme Develop the skills and foster the career paths for cyber security professionals within the Cyber Risk team. Responsible for overseeing information security systems in place. Reporting on security systems in place and producing reports and audits for relevant governance forums.

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London-based housing association who are seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join their team on an initial 3 month contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this position.

ROLE: Housing Litigation Lawyer
LOCATION: South London
RATE: £34.77 to £38.28 per hour LTD
CONTRACT: 3 months, 35 hours per week

Please note that this role would be hybrid working.

The Role

• To manage a caseload of matters in relation to housing management, landlord and tenant and other contentious litigation matters
• Caseload would consist of disrepair, tenancy management possession claims, ASB and landlord & tenant matters
• To draft legal proceedings, witness statements and pleadings

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a current practising certificate
• Experience of working within the public sector (e.g. Housing Association, local authority)
• Strong technical understanding of housing litigation cases

If this Housing Litigation Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250 each.

Do you have 5* customer service skills with the ability to provide a friendly and secure corporate security service for many of our prestigious clients and sites.
Want an exciting career opportunity after leaving education or maybe leaving or have left the Armed Forces and want to start your new career? You want to progress through the ranks, to be challenged and fast tracked into our Management Program?
We are looking for a 5* ambassador to represent CIS Security who will demonstrate and deliver high quality guarding and customer service to both our clients and service users in various sites around London.
Information:

Position: 5* Corporate Response Security Officer
Location: Central London
Pay Rate: Competitive (average £14.50 per hour)
Hours: Minimum of 24 hours per week
Shifts: Various Shifts - Days, Nights & Weekends

Job Requirements:

SIA Licence required
5* Corporate Security, Concierge or Front of House experience for at least 1 year an advantage
Ex forces would be an advantage
Must be flexible and be able to workdays, nights, weekends and have the flexibility to change due to operational needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as customer service at all times
Must have an excellent command of English Language & Good IT Skills
Reliable, Responsible and Punctual
A friendly, professional, courteous and outgoing character
To take pride in your appearance at all times, ensuring immaculate presentation
Flexible in the approach to daily duties and additional events when held on site.

Job Responsibilities:

Able to demonstrate and deliver high quality guarding and customer service to both our clients and service users.
Able to work in a team as well as on your own and have the ability to be pro-active and think on your feet use initiative
To ensure that all visitors and staff are dealt with efficiently, providing an exceptional customer service at all times ensuring that their expectations are met, if not exceeded
Physically fit to complete patrols internally and externally and able to stand/walk during shift
To always portray a friendly, professional and courteous demeanour, using open and appropriate body language
Have the IT skills and the ability to understand and use varied Access Control and CCTV systems and platforms / integrated systems (Lots of sites use different Systems)
Have the ability to write emails and reply to emails in the correct manner and speak, very important in Corporate Industry.
Have the ability to exercise command and control and be an effective communicator to all peer groups and management levels.
Able to understand Corporate Escalation Process, - Escalate and Disseminate information in a timely manner to the correct personnel in the event or during an emergency or Incident on site.
The role includes you to conduct opening & closing procedures of a building, patrolling, reception duties, access control, answering incoming telephone calls, conducting emergency procedures.

During the interview process there will be a number of assessments which will be required for you to complete to move to the next stage of the process.
Benefits

HSF Health care plan
HSF Perk Box – discounts & offers from cinema tickets to days out
Cycle to work scheme
Pay Advancement
Uniform – Tailored, storage bag & dry cleaned once a month
Biannual Corporate Events
First class training allowing you to develop your skills
A view for career development
Long service & Employee Recognition awards

CIS Security has been providing manned guarding services since 1972 and has developed into one of the most effective and reliable security companies in England. At CIS Security, we work as a team to deliver operational excellence and truly believe that the service we provide is unparalleled in the security industry. CIS is proud to be Armed Forces Covenant Approved!
At CIS Security Ltd, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. CIS Security Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, quality and business needs.
Due to the volume of applications, if you have not heard anything within three weeks of initial contact then you have not been successful on this occasion

Equans is looking for a Security Officer / Receptionist to join our team in University of West London, St Mary's Rd, London W5 5RF on a permanent basis. This is a part time role working 9 hours per week on a Saturday . On offer is £13.50 per Hourly and benefits package.

Shift Pattern: Saturdays from 08:00 to 17:00 including 1 paid break

What will you deliver?

To undertake Security and Receptionist duties and ensure the smooth and safe running of all Security and Reception tasks related to the contract which include the greeting of visitors, answering of the telephone, assisting the building users and general public, issuing of visitor passes, provide cover for the customer services reception and security service

What can we offer you?

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

Who are we looking for?

• Current valid SIA CCTV License. (Essential)
• First Aid at Work accreditation
• Computer literacy with strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for a housing association who are seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Services Manager to oversee their Litigation team, specifically focusing on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) matters. Please find below further details regarding this position.

Role: Legal Services Manager (ASB)
Location: Central London
Salary: £40.30 to £44.48 per hour LTD
Contract Type: Initial 3-month contract with a view to permanent

Please note that this role would require initial office attendance 4 days per week, with further hybrid working further down the line.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head of Legal Services (Litigation) to enhance the ASB workstream, ensuring high standards of service delivery.

As an integral member of the in-house legal team, your expertise will shape the provision of legal services, tackling the complexities associated with ASB cases, including those influenced by recent legislative changes and high-profile cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management: Inspire and manage a dedicated Legal Services team, embodying Southern Housing's HEART values while fostering an environment focused on resident satisfaction.
• Expertise Development: Become a subject matter expert in ASB law and ensure that the team applies best practices and stays updated with relevant legal developments.
• Caseload Management: Handle a personal caseload of housing management litigation, providing comprehensive legal advice on matters including disrepair, tenancy fraud, and injunctions.
• Training and Development: Develop and deliver training sessions for team members and other stakeholders, ensuring high levels of legal competence across the organization.

Candidate Profile

• Qualifications: You are a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with demonstrable experience in housing management litigation, preferably within the social housing sector.
• Skills: Strong drafting abilities and meticulous attention to detail are essential, along with proficiency in legal research and advocacy.
• IT Competence: Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Case Management Systems is required.

If this Legal Services Manager role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250 each.

In this high-profile security officer role, you will ensure the security and safety of premises and people at a prestigious client site.

An experienced Security Officer, with exceptional customer-focus, you will carry out a range of duties including:

- Managing access control for buildings and car-parks - for employees, visitors and contractors

- Patrolling the buildings, car parks and grounds to deter and detect problems

- Responding to customer requests and queries

- Checking and challenging ID passes with a professional and friendly approach

- De-activating and activating alarms, and unlocking and locking buildings, rooms, external barriers and gates to ensure that no unauthorised personnel or hazards are on site.

- Identifying and reporting Health & Safety issues and carrying out first aid if necessary.

- Maintaining records including incident reports using computer- and paper-based systems

This is a relief role. Hours of work may vary but shifts are normally 12 hours duration covering days and nights, Monday - Sunday. However, as part of a small team you will need to be reliable and flexible to support your colleagues.

An SIA Door Supervision (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) license is essential, and to succeed in this role you will also need:

- Strong customer service skills and experience

- Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills

- The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

- Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in security

- Good IT and administration skills

- Five years' checkable history and references

- To pass a criminal records check (CRC) to the required standards

The following would also be useful, but are not essential:

- A First Aid at Work qualification

- An SIA CCTV (PSS) Licence

Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment are provided, and you will also have access to:

- Personal Pension Scheme

- Health Insurance Scheme

- Discount shopping platform

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

Established in 1987, ICTS specialises in the provision of integrated security and customer services within the most demanding environments. ICTS works with major public attractions, leisure, financial, retail, public sector, transport and government bodies. We take our commitment to principles of fairness and mutual respect for people of all faiths and cultures seriously and we expect our employees to do the same.

Public Law Lawyer needed in North London Paying £19.96 per hr Ref 012595

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling legal files for clients, including local authorities, housing associations, and schools

• Providing advice, representation, and research on planning and regeneration matters

• Attending meetings and court, including outside normal office hours and offsite

• Advising officers and members in a proactive and politically sensitive manner

• Mentoring and training less experienced team members

• Deputizing for senior lawyers when needed

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Leadership Provide leadership and direction to the information security and business continuity service, including wider directorate and business teams Mentor and coach others, helping to develop our long-term capability including identify capability gaps and solutions Contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans for information security and business continuity, identifying risks and issues and developing mitigation strategies with clear outcome measures.Communicating between the technical and non-technical Identify the needs of business and technical stakeholders. Effectively manage stakeholder expectations. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and can manage difficult conversations or negotiations, including highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information. Represent information security and business continuity on various internal and external groups.Data protection and freedom of information Support information gathering and creating supporting narrative / recommendations for complex data protection and freedom of information requests. Conduct information system searches and investigations that are highly complex / sensitive in nature, to meet data protection or freedom of information needs. Provide advice and expert knowledge to projects / programmes / operational services to ensure that information systems are designed to meet data protection requirements.Financial management Understand how to balance cost versus value. Consider the impact of user needs. Contribute and develop economic investment cases for information security including financial models for implementation, and running of servicesGovernance and assurance Evolve and define governance. Take responsibility for working with and supporting other staff in wider governance. Assure services across sets of services. Use tools such as standards, guardrails, and principles to effectively govern delivery.Information Security and Business Continuity Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of information security and business continuity, including analysing + testing Trust-wide capabilities and identifying improvement areas. Ensure that our security posture is maintained, monitored/measured and be responsible for leading interventions where standards are not met (example: security patching). Develop, maintain, and improve our data and technology Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plans, enabling us to respond to and recover from business continuity events ensuring we can provide a safe level of service to the public during the event, and ensuring we can manage the recovery process and incorporating learning. Lead vulnerability audits, security & penetration tests, forensic audits, or related investigations ensuring all findings are evaluated, and where appropriate, fed into continuous service improvement activities to continuously improve our security posture and resilience. Responsible for ensuring standards around information security and business continuity are embedded into service design. Provide subject matter expertise in major incidents, cyber security incident and/or events caused by or affecting information security. Act as the Problem Owner for highly complex, or sensitive information security matters (from identification through to resolution). Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and Information Security Assessment (ISA) activities, including supply chain / 3rd party assessments, aligned with projects / operational services. Maintain and improve the Information Security Assessment lifecycle, and Information Risk Management documentation for IT systems and data. Ensure that access to Trust systems is appropriately managed, regularly audited, and lead investigations as required. Provide expert advice on information transfer agreements with partner organisations in support of the Information Governance function. Partner with the Organisational Development and Information Governance teams and support the delivery of information security awareness and training.Making and informing risk-based decisions Make decisions characterised by managed levels of risk and complexity and recommend decisions as risk and complexity increase. Resolve disputes between wider peers and indirect stakeholders, considering all views and opinions.Policies, procedures, and processes Develop, maintain, and improve all directorate information security and business continuity policies & procedures, considering regional and national policies and practices, ensuring that both manual and electronic information across the Trust is included in-scope. Including, but not limited to DSPT, NIS, ISO / IEC series standards, cyber essentials, etc.Risk management Conduct information security risk assessments and control selection activities. Responsible for the management of information security and business continuity risks (for technology and data), including identifying new risks and ensure we are actively managing risk controls (for your portfolio that you are leading on).Service focus, monitoring, and reporting See the bigger picture and investigate how to get the best out of the underlying services to support the organisations strategic objectives and business priorities. Take complex reporting data from multiple sources, compare, and interpret against service baseline and industry standards and provide a supporting narrative. Responsible for service reporting for information security and business continuity, in-line with Trust-agreed reporting measures (example: security dashboard, security operations centre performance, etc). Ensure we comply with external reporting for information security and business continuity (example: NHS Cyber Alerts).Strategy Apply strategy, using and challenging patterns, standards, policies, roadmaps, and vision statements. You can provide guidance. Evaluate current information security and business continuity strategies to ensure business requirements are being met and exceeded where possible Responsible for managing and updating underpinning / enabling information security strategies that support the business objectives Ensure alignment of operating procedures and policies in-line with national, sector (ICS) and industry best practice where it makes sense to do so.Understanding the whole context Understand trends and practices outside your team and how these will impact your work. See how your work fits into the broader strategy and historical context. Consider the patterns and interactions on a larger scale.User focus Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user. Champion user research to focus on all users. Prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. Offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use.Community of practice Develop and maintain a network of professionals to enable continuous learning and a community which can share, learn, and keep up to date on the information security and business continuity landscape, within the wider Digital, Data and Technology teams. Other Duties: Deputise for the Head of Information Security & Business Continuity as required. Occasional work may be required outside of core business hours to support major projects / programmes. All other reasonable requests

The Supervisor will be responsible for supporting the Management Team in delivering the smooth and efficient running of the Security Service. A tall building based in the City of London, newly stands at 33-storeys above ground floor and offers substantial benefits to the public realm including a more than fivefold increase on publicly accessible space.
The roles are diverse, interesting, busy and vibrant in line with the nature of the destination. If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please apply.
Information:

Position: Security Site Supervisor
Location: Central London (EC3V 0HR)
Pay Rate: XX
Hours: Average 54 hours per week
Shifts: Nights & Weekend Days – Rolling Roster Pattern (Week 1 – Nights Mon & Tues, Off Wed & Thurs, Nights Fri, Sat & Sun. Week 2 – Off Mon & Tues, Nights Wed & Thurs, Off Fri, Days Sat & Sun)

Job Requirements:

SIA Licence required
Experience as a Team Leader/Supervisor is required
Excellent communication both written & verbal
Excellent levels of customer service at all times
Reliable, Responsible and Punctual
To have a smart appearance befitting the company
Flexible in the approach to daily duties and additional events when held on site.
Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Be Calm under pressure and confident in dealing with confrontational situations in a calm and professional manner
Able to work as part of a team as well as on your own

Job Role:

To be responsible for the deployment of the security team to ensure that a satisfactory security presence is always maintained on site.
To ensure that all security personnel always adhere to their duties and policies and procedures of the site and report any breach of these immediately to the site manager.
To ensure that discipline is always maintained on shift including the wearing of full uniform and punctuality of officers.
To ensure the handover is checked at the beginning of the shift to ensure all vital details are carried out before their time.
Take a proactive approach to increasing the services offered to the customer.
Complete appropriate training documentation and records.
Ensure any changes to site operations are referenced and included within the Assignment Instructions for the site against which all Security Officers should be assessed to ensure their understanding and compliance. All instructions must be signed as having been read and understood. If new duties are not referenced, then this must be brought to your line management’s attention.
Set and maintain the highest personal and professional standards as an employee of CIS and adopt a total quality approach to every aspect of your work, colleagues and customers.
Regularly inspect all administrative, health and safety and quality procedures and ensure you and your team are compliant.
Ensure that all required risk audits are completed, and any issues escalated to your line management.
To ensure the highest standards of customer care are maintained all times when dealing with staff, and visitors to the site.
Proactively monitor and maintain staff discipline, standards and conduct.
Monitor the Security Officer’s performance, conduct annual appraisals in line with company policy and encourage their personal development
To keep a proactive outlook and regular patrol all aspects of the site/s
Monitor that patrols are being adequately completed and to the expected frequency.
Regularly audit site equipment & ensure that site paperwork is correctly maintained.
Ensure that you complete and submit timesheets/holiday and sickness forms within the given timescales.
Liaise closely with your Team to ensure that they are aware of the changing requirements of the contract.
Monitor absence levels on shift and engage with your line management to reduce any ongoing absence issues
Take detailed notes of all investigatory/capability actions taken against employees making sure that all such matters are first referred to the site manager or Account Manager
Carry out any reasonable requests made by CIS management.

Benefits:

Health care plan (HSF)
Perk Box (HSF) – discounts & offers from cinema tickets to days out
Cycle to work scheme
Tailed Site Uniform
First class training allowing you to develop your skills
A view for career development
Long service & Employee Recognition awards

CIS Security has been providing manned guarding services since 1972 and has developed into one of the most effective and reliable security companies in England. At CIS Security, we work as a team to deliver operational excellence and truly believe that the service we provide is unparalleled in the security industry.
At CIS Security Ltd, we do not just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. CIS Security Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, quality, and business needs.
Due to the volume of applications, if we have not contacted you within three weeks of initial contact then you have not been successful on this occasion.

This role is part of our Information Security & Business Continuity team, responsible for:
• Ensuring the protection of the information in our organisation throughout the information lifecycle - that ensures the confidentiality, integrity, purpose, and availability of information, so that the organisation’s information is safeguarded from unauthorized access and misuse.
• Ensuring the availability of minimum services at a sufficient level for the business to sustain in the event of disasters.
• Horizon scanning across industry, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the organisation.
The team has operational responsibility for security tooling and data (examples, but not limited to – anti-virus and intrusion prevention, security assurance platforms, security testing and monitoring platforms, etc) and for our managed services (security operations centre).
You will put people at the heart of everything you do – with a relentless focus on user experience and ensuring all our user needs are met across sites at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
With the ever-increasing need and interest in the use of digital technology in healthcare, you will be part of a team of Digital, Data and Technology experts that delivers service improvements and keeps at the forefront of new technology.

At this role level, you will:
• Responsible practitioner for multiple information security and business continuity services that are highly complex and high risk, ensuring performance and quality measures are aligned with business outcomes, and met.
• Define strategies and be central to assuring multiple services – improving the security and resilience of our organisational infrastructure.
• Regularly collaborate and find agreement with senior stakeholders, providing direction and challenge
• Be proactive in identifying problems and translating these into non-technical descriptions that can be widely understood.
In your role you will partner with other technology and data teams in the organisation. It is expected alongside specialist information security and business continuity skills and experience, you will have generalist or specialist experience in multiple domains:
• Cloud operations
• Data management
• Domain directory services
• Data storage and management
• Datacentre operations
• Device management
• Network security and operations
• Server architecture

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Leadership
• Provide leadership and direction to the information security and business continuity service, including wider directorate and business teams
• Mentor and coach others, helping to develop our long-term capability including identify capability gaps and solutions
• Contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans for information security and business continuity, identifying risks and issues and developing mitigation strategies – with clear outcome measures.
Communicating between the technical and non-technical
• Identify the needs of business and technical stakeholders.
• Effectively manage stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and can manage difficult conversations or negotiations, including highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information.
• Represent information security and business continuity on various internal and external groups.
Data protection and freedom of information
• Support information gathering and creating supporting narrative / recommendations for complex data protection and freedom of information requests.
• Conduct information system searches and investigations that are highly complex / sensitive in nature, to meet data protection or freedom of information needs.
• Provide advice and expert knowledge to projects / programmes / operational services to ensure that information systems are designed to meet data protection requirements.
Financial management
• Understand how to balance cost versus value.
• Consider the impact of user needs.
• Contribute and develop economic investment cases for information security – including financial models for implementation, and running of services
Governance and assurance
• Evolve and define governance.
• Take responsibility for working with and supporting other staff in wider governance.
• Assure services across sets of services.
• Use tools such as standards, guardrails, and principles to effectively govern delivery.
Information Security and Business Continuity
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of information security and business continuity, including analysing + testing Trust-wide capabilities and identifying improvement areas.
• Ensure that our security posture is maintained, monitored/measured and be responsible for leading interventions where standards are not met (example: security patching).
• Develop, maintain, and improve our data and technology Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plans, enabling us to respond to and recover from business continuity events – ensuring we can provide a safe level of service to the public during the event, and ensuring we can manage the recovery process and incorporating learning.
• Lead vulnerability audits, security & penetration tests, forensic audits, or related investigations – ensuring all findings are evaluated, and where appropriate, fed into continuous service improvement activities to continuously improve our security posture and resilience.
• Responsible for ensuring standards around information security and business continuity are embedded into service design.
• Provide subject matter expertise in major incidents, cyber security incident and/or events caused by or affecting information security.
• Act as the Problem Owner for highly complex, or sensitive information security matters (from identification through to resolution).
• Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and Information Security Assessment (ISA) activities, including supply chain / 3rd party assessments, aligned with projects / operational services.
• Maintain and improve the Information Security Assessment lifecycle, and Information Risk Management documentation for IT systems and data.
• Ensure that access to Trust systems is appropriately managed, regularly audited, and lead investigations as required.
• Provide expert advice on information transfer agreements with partner organisations in support of the Information Governance function.
• Partner with the Organisational Development and Information Governance teams and support the delivery of information security awareness and training.
Making and informing risk-based decisions
• Make decisions characterised by managed levels of risk and complexity and recommend decisions as risk and complexity increase.
• Resolve disputes between wider peers and indirect stakeholders, considering all views and opinions.
Policies, procedures, and processes
• Develop, maintain, and improve all directorate information security and business continuity policies & procedures, considering regional and national policies and practices, ensuring that both manual and electronic information across the Trust is included in-scope. Including, but not limited to – DSPT, NIS, ISO / IEC series standards, cyber essentials, etc.
Risk management
• Conduct information security risk assessments and control selection activities.
• Responsible for the management of information security and business continuity risks (for technology and data), including identifying new risks and ensure we are actively managing risk controls (for your portfolio that you are leading on).
Service focus, monitoring, and reporting
• See the bigger picture and investigate how to get the best out of the underlying services to support the organisations’ strategic objectives and business priorities.
• Take complex reporting data from multiple sources, compare, and interpret against service baseline and industry standards and provide a supporting narrative.
• Responsible for service reporting for information security and business continuity, in-line with Trust-agreed reporting measures (example: security dashboard, security operations centre performance, etc).
• Ensure we comply with external reporting for information security and business continuity (example: NHS Cyber Alerts).
Strategy
• Apply strategy, using and challenging patterns, standards, policies, roadmaps, and vision statements. You can provide guidance.
• Evaluate current information security and business continuity strategies to ensure business requirements are being met and exceeded where possible
• Responsible for managing and updating underpinning / enabling information security strategies that support the business objectives
• Ensure alignment of operating procedures and policies in-line with national, sector (ICS) and industry best practice – where it makes sense to do so.
Understanding the whole context
• Understand trends and practices outside your team and how these will impact your work.
• See how your work fits into the broader strategy and historical context.
• Consider the patterns and interactions on a larger scale.
User focus
• Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user.
• Champion user research to focus on all users.
• Prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so.
• Offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use.
Community of practice
• Develop and maintain a network of professionals to enable continuous learning and a community which can share, learn, and keep up to date on the information security and business continuity landscape, within the wider Digital, Data and Technology teams.
Other Duties:
• Deputise for the Head of Information Security & Business Continuity as required.
• Occasional work may be required outside of core business hours to support major projects / programmes.
• All other reasonable requests


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

Job Title: Night Concierge and Security Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,627 (plus 10%-night allowance and £4000 London Allowance) per annum
Working Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours
Working Pattern: Working shifts on a rota Monday - Sunday 9pm to 7am
Location: Robert Runcie Court, Brixton

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as a Night Concierge and Security Assistant

You will act as an initial point of reference on the phone, or in a reception area as required and use company intranet (RIC), e-mail and other basic correspondence where appropriate and necessary. Implement night security systems, ensuring overall safety and security of the scheme and respond to faults as discovered.

You will also monitor access to schemes and visitors and meet the requirements of health and safety policies and practices, reporting incidents and anti-social behaviour.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Ability to demonstrate IT Skills to include a basic proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel as well as a willingness to learn specific IT systems used within Riverside; and complete relevant IT training where required
• Commitment to equal opportunities and promoting non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work you undertake.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone working

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Your new company
Our client is a well-established law firm based in the heart of London's legal district, Temple. The firm has a long history of providing exceptional personal service to both businesses and individuals. They are known for their commitment to client satisfaction and always receive positive feedback.

Your new role
Their experienced litigation team deals with a wide range of issues, including contractual claims and disputes, property disputes, sales of goods and products disputes, boundary and neighbour disputes, nuisance and trespass claims, landlord and tenant disputes, professional negligence claims, and disputes concerning wills and intestacy. The firm strives to make the dispute resolution process as straightforward as possible, and if a dispute cannot be resolved through discussion or mediation, they are well-equipped to represent clients in court proceedings.

What you'll need to succeed

• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience.
• A strong background in litigation.
• The ability to work on your own and in a team where needed.
• The ability to be organised.

What you need to do now


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