Hemsworth, England, United Kingdom
A qualified security professional with over 17 year’s management experience gained within the UK retail/distribution sector. A strategic thinker with extensive knowledge of policy development, physical security, risk assessment and investigations management. Able to work well with others at all levels and evaluate complex, multi-dimensional issues offering proven leadership and people development skills.
I am a highly motivated and dedicated National Security Manager with a broad range of general and security management experience spanning 13 years between the police, TNT and Whistl. I have proven leadership skills and expertise and, more recently, have added value through the development and implementation of Security Strategy, Policy, Standards, Security systems as well as taking the lead in numerous complex and lengthy Investigations. I am able to develop effective working relationships at every level of an organisation as well as being a very articulate communicator. I also have Senior management level experience in Operations, Compliance, Audit and Customer Relationship management, • The development and the implementation of Security Policies and Procedures. • Introduction and the development of a UK wide Security Compliance/Audit regime and its integration with Whistl’s Quality Management system. • Engagement with a range of high profile clients and law enforcement agencies to the financial benefit of the business. • Implementation of a Loss Prevention/Security strategy and with its inception a number of very profitable accounts circa £1,000,000.00.
The prevention and investigation of loss/damage/theft/fraud and negligence of our customers consignments and against the busienss including the education and training of staff and third party vendors in peak periods as well as regular training sessions and inductions. Providing the business with expertise in asset protection, prevention and detection of crime. Driving operational and security compliance through auditing via the following: Transported Asset Protection Association (FSR) and (TSR). Authorised Economic Operator Risk Assessment of high value routes and site physical security systems and procedures. Bespoke action plans targeted at depots and head office Regular liaison with the police, SOCA and other enforcement agencies. Reducing claims against the business and identifying areas imforprovement. Liaison with major customers Building strong relationships with the depot and senior management teams