project manager London, England
Job description
Vigilant provides outstanding Security Guarding based on the highest standards and delivery to professional corporate businesses throughout the UK. We are expanding rapidly and are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team.
Your Role:
The Project Manager will lead a small team of professionals to facilitate a wide range of technological needs.
The candidate must have a creative edge with excellent communication and organisational skills and must be well-versed in departmental procedures and policies whilst being able to actively discover new ways to assist in taking the business forward.
Main Duties:
- Meeting with top management to identify project requirements, delivery timeline and costs.
- Bring forward new ideas, manage the implementation and development of company projects.
- Developing detailed project plans and providing regular status updates to management.
- Sustaining company projects after completion by devising suitable maintenance and troubleshooting methods.
- Identifying and assigning project tasks based on the skill sets of staff members.
- Maintain and develop Business Continuity standards.
- Administration and development of:
- Time & Attendance System including Training
- Employee Portal
- Croma Connect and Tablets
- E-Learning Portal
- Management of 3rd party suppliers – IT and app developers.
- Implementation and development of company communication systems.
- Support social-media and department innovation.
- Administration and development of Vigilant systems, technology, and apps.
- Adhering to ISO27001- Security Information Management.
- Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with internal staff and clients.
- Data analysis for internal and client reporting.
- Knowledge of Microsoft systems and competent IT skills.
About Us:
Vigilant currently employ over 1000 members of staff across the UK and cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding. High standards are embedded in the DNA of the company, and we pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients. We currently have an annual turnover of £40 million and a forecast for continued growth throughout the next five years.
We are Investors in People Gold accredited and believe that we are only as good as the people we employ, so staff welfare, support, and development, is an absolute priority for us. We ensure our staff from the outset are given the skills required to be competent.
Candidate Requirements:
- Fully comprehensive 5-year work/education history; including full company names, addresses and landline contact numbers required.
- Experience in office management is desirable.
- In-depth understanding of office management procedures.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Team player with excellent leadership, employee development, communication, and time management skills.
- Strong organisational, excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Logical problem solver who can operate under constraints.
