Below are some of my current Manned Guarding (Ops, sales, back office and Security Officer) vacancies I am handling. If none of my advertised vacancies appeal to you and you are looking for an operational management or sales role I can launch a proactive vacancy search for you. Using my extensive industry contacts I will seek out interesting opportunities that may not be widely advertised. You can be assured that whilst undertaking this type of search, your confidentiality will be retained until interview stage. Please contact us on 07791 590703 or email me   info@fairfordassociates.co.uk if this service is of interest. 

Ref FA01610 Strategic Project Manager (Software Developer)

Salary: £45k-£65k

Location: Nottingham

My Nottingham based client is a leading software development company dedicated to delivering cutting edge technology solutions. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and client success, they empower organisations to achieve their digital transformation goals through custom software, cloud services, and enterprise applications. Their solutions are designed to help businesses scale efficiently, operate smarter and lead confidently in their markets. Working closely with the CEO and COO, the purpose of the role is to project manage all the elements required that lead to successful project delivery. We are seeking someone who can act as an extension of the CEO, helping manage strategic projects, support business development, coordinate teams, drive follow-up and ensure key priorities are delivered. The role will involve working across a range of dynamic projects, including SaaS projects, football-related projects in the UK and Europe, a newspaper/media business, an IT networking business, facilities management, technology startups and other commercial ventures. The successful candidate will support projects from concept through to launch, delivery and growth, working with internal teams, suppliers, commercial partners and external stakeholders. This is not a standard 9-to-5 role. It requires someone who understands the pace and demands of working closely with a CEO in a startup, project-led and commercially driven environment. The successful candidate must be prepared to respond to the CEO outside standard office hours where matters are urgent, time-sensitive or business-critical. This may include evenings, weekends, travel-related requirements or international project needs...Find out more 

Ref FA01609 Head of Sales 

Salary: £50k-£55k plus commission

Location: Candidates can be located in any area with good transport links

My East Midlands based client is a long-established holder of SIA approved contractor status, providing a wide range of manned security and other business services on a nationwide basis in sectors such as corporate, retail, educational and logistics/distribution. Their service offering includes static guarding, keyholding, alarm response, mobile patrols, CCTV monitoring and K9 security. I am currently working in partnership with them to appoint an experienced sales professional into their Head of Sales role. Candidates must have a proven track record and a stable sales career history in the manned security sector and who are looking for a project to build a team and grow the business by £10 million in revenue over 3-4 years. The Head of Sales will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities to support the company’s commercial growth objectives. The role focuses on building strong client relationships, generating revenue, increasing market presence, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Targeting contracts in the £5m-£10m bracket across the country in sectors such as construction, local government authorities from schools to NHS, FM Management companies, Ports, Airports, Estate agents, Oil refineries, Car industry, Banks, Pharmaceutical etc Sales opportunities are currently generated from tenders, research from industry sectors for leads, external lead generation company for calls and meetings, organic growth within existing clients. The current sales team comprises of a BDM (who the role holder will manage), a Tender specialist and a FM Coordinator...Find out more

Job ref Ref FA01608 Group Security Manager

Salary: £45k-£50k

Location: Egham (Candidates must reside within 40 minutes travel)

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join an established private security group at a pivotal stage in its development. The organisation holds NSI Gold and SIA ACS accreditation and operates in accordance with ISO 9001, SafeContractor and recognised industry standards. It delivers services across keyholding, mobile security, guarding and control room operations. Following a period of external consultancy support, the company is now seeking to appoint a dedicated in-house Group Security Manager. Reporting to the Directors, this role will provide experienced leadership, business acumen and operational governance across the group, ensuring that security operations are managed consistently, compliantly and in line with company objectives. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of codes of practice, quality frameworks and regulatory requirements. They will also have the commercial awareness needed to support an effective, compliant and well-controlled security business. This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to shape standards, improve systems and bring greater consistency across the group. You will play a key role in bringing teams together, strengthening management control and supporting the delivery of professional, reliable and well-managed security services....Find out more

Job ref FA01603 Business Development Manager

Salary: £45k-£48k plus commission and bonus

Location: Sales area London and the SE, office based in Heathrow

I am working in partnership with a long established (over twenty-five years) provider of manned guarding and associated services. They are high performing holders of Approved Contractor Status and hold NSI gold medal accreditation. Their aim was to provide high quality, bespoke staffed security services to demanding and discerning customers throughout the United Kingdom. They provide a large variety of internal and external Security Options including: Security Officers, Mobile Services, Graffiti Removal, Electronic Security, Remote Monitoring and a newly launched Cyber Security Training division. The sales department within the company has a very open culture and is geared towards sitting down as a team and finding the best strategy to secure the business. So, for example a BDM may have strong relationships or knowledge of a particular client, sector or geographical area, this knowledge would be utilised in the best possible way to win a contract. As a company they actively create leads although the incumbent will be expected to have their own contacts. They have created a culture within the business that has resulted in extremely stable and supportive operational and sales teams. The position has an annual sales target of £1 million. Commission is paid at 1% to target, 1% bonus for hitting target and 2% above target (this is open ended). They are currently looking for an additional Business Development Manager to join their sales team, which currently consists of a Head of Sales, a full-time BDM and a hybrid sales/operations manager. The selling area will be London and the Home Counties. They have an enviable portfolio of well-known clients that includes educational establishments (such as halls of residence), high-end offices, hospitals, local authorities, financial institutions, logistics and manufacturing companies, although over the years they have gained experience in most sectors...Find out more