Lead Security Supervisor
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | EH2 2LL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 151612 |
Summary
Lead Security Supervisor
Contract: Banking
Location: Edinburgh, EH2 2LL (occasional travel to satellite site in Edinburgh)
Hours of work: 42 - 4 on / 4 off (days only 06:00 - 18:00)
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Supervisor to oversee a team of 8-10 Security Guards across a high profile Edinburgh site.
This is a key leadership role focused on operational delivery, incident response, and maintaining exceptional service standards.
Job Description
Working a 4 on, 4 off days only pattern, you will lead the day shift operation while overseeing overall guarding performance across both day and night teams.
You will also receive full training to support and manage the client’s Security Control Room.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 8–10 Security Guards across a 24/7 guarding operation.
Ensure daily guarding standards, compliance, and staffing levels are consistently met.
Take ownership of incident management, providing clear command and control when required.
Support, monitor, and escalate issues relating to technical security systems.
Build strong working relationships with the client and internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and adherence to assignment instructions.
Receive full training to operate and supervise the client’s Security Control Room.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience leading or managing a site based security guarding operation.
Excellent people management skills with the ability to coach, support, and develop teams.
Strong incident response and decision making capabilities.
Confident communicator with a professional and reliable approach.
SIA Licence (Guarding) essential; CCTV Licence desirable.
Full UK Driver’s License (required in order to use pool vehicle).
If you have the leadership capability and operational security experience to excel in this role, please apply now.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Banking
Location: Edinburgh, EH2 2LL (occasional travel to satellite site in Edinburgh)
Hours of work: 42 - 4 on / 4 off (days only 06:00 - 18:00)
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Supervisor to oversee a team of 8-10 Security Guards across a high profile Edinburgh site.
This is a key leadership role focused on operational delivery, incident response, and maintaining exceptional service standards.
Job Description
Working a 4 on, 4 off days only pattern, you will lead the day shift operation while overseeing overall guarding performance across both day and night teams.
You will also receive full training to support and manage the client’s Security Control Room.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 8–10 Security Guards across a 24/7 guarding operation.
Ensure daily guarding standards, compliance, and staffing levels are consistently met.
Take ownership of incident management, providing clear command and control when required.
Support, monitor, and escalate issues relating to technical security systems.
Build strong working relationships with the client and internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and adherence to assignment instructions.
Receive full training to operate and supervise the client’s Security Control Room.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience leading or managing a site based security guarding operation.
Excellent people management skills with the ability to coach, support, and develop teams.
Strong incident response and decision making capabilities.
Confident communicator with a professional and reliable approach.
SIA Licence (Guarding) essential; CCTV Licence desirable.
Full UK Driver’s License (required in order to use pool vehicle).
If you have the leadership capability and operational security experience to excel in this role, please apply now.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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