Assistant Security Manager

From initial greeting through to departure our professionally trained security team are here to help. They control access to the Village, assist with emergencies and ensure our guests have an enjoyable stay.

We hope our guests never need them, but knowing we have a Security team on call all year-round provides peace of mind and reassurance.

ASSISTANT SECURITY MANAGER | Circa €38,900 per annum

Reporting to the Security Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient day to day operation of the Village Security team. Managing a team of Security Officers, you will provide security for the village and its guests, ensuring that everyone is greeted in a friendly and professional manner.

Your team will be the initial contact for our guests, work colleagues and contractors so excellent communication skills will be required. Other responsibilities include managing village access, vehicle checks, security foot and mobile patrols of all areas of the village and perimeter, dealing with security related incidents, ensuring thorough and robust investigations are carried out and being a first aid response.

You will support with facilitating and developing a culture that promotes and encourages the general wellbeing, motivation, and morale of your team, whilst ensuring effective performance management strategies are in place and your team are actively contributing towards this.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 168 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. This role will be a mixture of day and night shifts as well as weekends.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• Sociable confident with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to support, develop and challenge a team
• Ability to perform under pressure, prioritise workload and make decisions in a calm and considered manner
• Computer literate
• Friendly, genuine, and warm towards colleagues and guests
• Current Full Driver’s License
• A Garda Vetting Licence, Private Security Authority Licence (to include Door Supervisor and Static Guard) and First Aid qualification (full training will be provided if required)
• First Aid at work certificate or willing to undertake training

Desirable requirements:

• Previous Security experience
• Previous experience of leading a team in a Security or Hospitality environment

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 28th January 2025 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 27th January 2025

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome. 

We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.