Dedicated Contract Manager

Job Purpose We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic dedicated Contract Manager for one of our exclusive client contracts in London. The candidate will require extensive experience within the security industry, corporate sector and have a natural flair for customer service to lead and elevate our standards across this contract. This is a full-time role, working Monday- Friday 9-5pm, with flexibility depending on operational requirements. The role in based from our London office in Mayfair, working alongside a fantastic, energetic team. We are offering a competitive salary and you will be entitled to 28 days holiday per annum, including bank holidays. You will also be eligible for our annual performance-based bonus upon successful completion of your 6 month probation period.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the below: Key Responsibilities Day to Day operational management of security services including out of hours visits/audits, acting as the key client contact.Report and liaise on a daily basis with the Head of Operations to ensure effective communication of all mattersOversee recruitment for your contract, ensuring all posts are fully staffedOversee the development of the team including interviewing, appraisals, induction plans and staff trainingHold a high level of security knowledge and have the ability to mentor all staff and liaise with clients on all security mattersDeliver and maintain standards in alliance with the company standard operating proceduresWork closely with our dedicated control room to ensure planning and allocating resources as and when required for your contractAdhere to all company procedures, ensuring audits are carried out and documented in line with company policy. eg. H &S, Key ManagementManage and motivate the team to improve standards and the quality of the customer experience, focussing on outstanding customer serviceDeliver, build and strengthen client relationships across your contractTake responsibility for constructive/negative feedback, turning around any complaints and protecting the business’s reputationApply excellent attention to detail, maintaining effective controls and implementing the necessary systems and procedures for the smooth running of your contractEnsure all HR issues are dealt with in a timely manner and followed up using company protocolsConduct monthly, quarterly and annual performance appraisals, setting targets for your team and ensuring each individual has their own development planDevelop sales leads where opportunities arise – passing and working alongside commercial lead to maximise sales opportunities/strategyTravel as and when required to conduct visit sites where the company is involvedEnsure compliance with Key Performance Indicators, requirements, minimising associated risks to the companies and to the clientEnsure Monthly and Quarterly reports are completed and shared with the clientLead on ideas and innovation for your contractEnsure that all incidents are managed and responded to in accordance with company policies and proceduresProvide presentations (in all forms, verbal and electronic) to service staff and clients as may be required from time to time in order to inform and educate and to maintain and provide input/databases/electronic statistics as required for inclusion in client reports as requiredAttend company quarterly meetings as and when required Person Specification Excellent communication skills and dynamic interpersonal skillsExperience within the security industry (3years +), with a natural flair for customer serviceExperience within a similar/contract management roleExcellent organisation skillsProficient in excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.Immaculate presentationProactive and ability to work well under pressure and problem solveProfessional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, self motivated, team playerMaintain high degree of confidentiality at all times.Valid SIA licence5 years of verifiable work history  What We Offer A highly competitive salary within the corporate sectorCPD- Bespoke Training, Learning and DevelopmentPerkbox- Employee Discount SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCareer progression and personal development with regular training opportunitiesUniform BudgetPension SchemePerformance BonusHealthcare PlanCycle to Work Scheme  Equal Opportunities Vigilant is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and to the principle that employees should be entitled to work free from intimidation or harassment. All employees have a responsibility not only for their own behaviour but for the behaviour of others regarding equality of opportunity. Any act of discrimination must be avoided, and any incidents reported accordingly. We are part of the Government Disability Confident Employer Scheme and are committed to offering opportunities for the disabled to join our ever-expanding workforce. The duties of the post may be varied by the deletion of any of the tasks specified or by the addition of associated work.