Protective Services Development Manager

We’re Hiring: Protective Services Development Manager!

📍 Location: Covering Oxford, Beds, Bucks and Peterborough

💰 Pay: c£60,475 + Car Allowance + Commission + Quarterly & Annual Bonus!

📅 Hours: Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week

🎓Learning & Development:  From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes all house in our brand-new employee benefits app, STRIVE!

Grade: Site Based

Explore your purpose. To See a Different World!

At Securitas, we’re redefining what modern security looks like. More than protecting assets, we’re transforming the industry through intelligent, client‑centric solutions powered by people, innovation, and data. That’s why we’re searching for a visionary Protective Services Development Manager—someone ready to shape the future of integrated security across Oxford, Beds, Bucks and Peterborough

In this high‑impact opportunity, you’ll lead the charge in expanding our client base while elevating and evolving existing portfolios. It’s a rare blend of portfolio ownership and strategic new business growth—where your ability to build trust, uncover needs, and design smarter protective services truly sets you apart. You’ll partner closely with operational and commercial teams, influence decision‑makers, and bring to life solutions that deliver margin growth, measurable value, and long‑term client loyalty.

As our next Protective Services Development Manager, you’ll be the catalyst behind intelligent transformation—spotting opportunities, anticipating market trends, translating technical capabilities into meaningful business outcomes, and guiding customers toward future‑focused solutions. Your consultative style, resilience, and results‑driven mindset will help you thrive as you manage pipelines, lead discovery conversations, present compelling propositions, and nurture relationships that drive sustainable growth.

If you’re a confident relationship builder with proven success in account management, solution selling, and delivering excellence—and you’re energised by a role where innovation meets impact—then step into the world of Securitas.

Join us as a Protective Services Development Manager and See a Different World—where your expertise shapes the future, and your potential is amplified every step of the way.

✨Benefits: Ranging from -

• Single Cover Health Care
• 3x Salary Life Assurance
• 5% Employer Contribution Pension.
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays.
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Free Mortgage advice & More!

What you'll be doing:

• Drive Commercial Growth: Lead the development of new business opportunities and actively manage existing client portfolios to deliver year-on-year profitable growth.
• Account Management: Build deep relationships with clients, understand their business objectives, and deliver tailored security solutions that evolve with their needs.
• P&L Ownership: Share responsibility for branch financial performance, including revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
• Innovate and Transform: Identify opportunities to upsell, cross-sell, and transform traditional services into intelligent, integrated solutions.
• Client Engagement: Conduct regular client reviews, KPI/SLA meetings, and strategic planning sessions to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor competitors, gather local market insights, and use data to inform commercial strategies and service improvements.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with operations and commercial teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client retention.
• Sales Strategy Execution: Design and implement local commercial plans, lead price negotiations, and manage transformation pipelines.
• Risk-Based Evaluation: Continuously assess service provision and propose alternative models to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Customer Experience Excellence: Champion client-centricity by identifying solution gaps and driving innovation to meet evolving market needs.

 

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you

requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Proven track record in a high‑performing, client‑facing sales or account management role.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust quickly through credibility, communication skills, and authenticity.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in managing margins, forecasting, and business growth strategies.
• Ability to translate technical service offerings into clear, meaningful business benefits for clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to stakeholders.
• Client‑centric mindset with a commitment to service excellence and long‑term relationship building.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy pipeline and meet deadlines.
• Resilient, proactive, and solutions‑focused approach with a positive bounce‑back mindset.
• Experience working collaboratively across operational and commercial functions.
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a commercial environment. (desirable)

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!

Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect

Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step

Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.