Canine Services Lead


  • £60k + Benefits
  • UK - City of London
  • Posted: 29/11/2024
  • Permanent
  • Job Ref: 166116074

Job Details

Canine Services Lead
£60k + Benefits
Based London 

The Company
This is a superb opportunity to work for a leading security services provider that have a reputation for excellence in the sector. They seek a Canine Services Lead to manage the Canine Services Division across the UK. This is a UK wide role with responsibility for a results-driven client-focused approach to deliver operational excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving financial performance within client accounts.

The Role

  • To Manage the canine services division utilizing best practices for deploying canines in varied operational scenarios and environments.
  • Responsible for managing and developing personnel at various levels, with a focus on engagement and performance improvement.
  • Providing canine services for explosive detection for mailrooms, warehouse, shipping, drugs detection in schools, prison, nuclear sites, and general purpose for patrols unmanned sites and dispersal.
  • Responsible for managing personnel, contracts, and P&L in a dynamic, client-focused environments.
The Person
  • The post holder will possess extensive expertise in training, health and safety protocols, welfare standards, and best practices for the deployment of canines across diverse operational scenarios and environments.
  • This position is ideally suited for an experienced leader with a strong commitment to growth, operational excellence, and guiding a team in delivering exceptional canine security services.
  • Demonstrated operational expertise with a proven track record in managing diverse security operations, ensuring contract compliance, and consistently achieving or surpassing budgets, KPIs, and other essential performance metrics.
  • Proven history of mobilizing new contracts and driving business growth through organic development and successful client acquisition.
  • Skilled in financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to ensure fiscally responsible and profitable service delivery.
  • Business- and commercially focused, with an operational mindset dedicated to achieving results while maintaining compliance.
  • Exceptional multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and balance a range of responsibilities effectively.
  • Persuasive communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels and foster productive relationships.
  • A personable and approachable professional known for a positive, supportive demeanour.


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