Access Control Manager (Sizewell C)
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Access Control Manager (ACM) – Sizewell C
G4S
Sizewell C
As the Access Control Manager for G4S on the Sizewell C, you will play a pivotal role in securing a high profile Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) regulated site during its critical construction phase. You will be at the forefront of a project that is vital to the UK energy strategy; leading a high
performing team to deliver world class security and access management in a dynamic, fast paced environment, at one of the largest and most significant infrastructure projects in Europe.
The Access Control Manager (ACM) reports directly to the G4S Security Delivery Manager and is responsible for the direction and leadership of all activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the programme of work assigned to them.
The post has the responsibility to ensure delivery of all the required site access control services for the duration of the construction project. The size and scope of the services will be aligned in accordance with the overall project schedule. This post will ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the project.
The nature of the role is to provide leadership and management to ensure the effective delivery of day-to-day access control arrangements with the management of the Automated Access Control System (AACS) and Visitor Management System (VMS) across the Nuclear Licence Site in compliance with Licence Conditions and SZC / G4S Company Procedures.
The ACM will be responsible for managing a team of Access Control Supervisors and Officers who are tasked with delivering reception, administration and customer service duties to support the project and enable both site pass holders and eligible visitors to gain access to SZC Sites.
The Access Control Team are the custodians of controlling access to SZC Sites across the project by ensuring all access is correctly authorised.
Where required the ACM will be responsible for the development, amendments and implementation of local work procedures.
Reporting Relationships
Internal
■ G4S Account Director
■ G4S Deputy Account Director
■ G4S Operations Lead
■ G4S Delivery Manager
External
■ SZC Security Compliance Manager
■ SZC Security Operations Manager
Key Responsibilities
Employed by G4S, this position will report to the Security Delivery Manager for daily operations. The role will provide supervision and management to the Access Control Team at Plaza Operations on the Main Development Site and Orwell Logistics Park (OLP) to enable effective throughput of people and vehicles through the various access controlled entry and exit points.
The position will also have oversight of operations and policies at the Sizewell C London office.
■ To manage and support the Access Control team to follow the Sizewell C Nuclear
Licence Conditions.
■ To manage as one robust operation centre with the involvement of other stakeholders
such as Security, Freight, Fleet and Training.
■ Implement, monitor and control standards at the Reception areas, initiating collaboration
with all stakeholders to include Safety, Environmental and Operating standards.
■ Undertake a Duty Management role in the event of a muster requirement that requires SZC
to enact its emergency procedures.
■ Disseminate relevant project updates, briefings and specific access/egress information
to the Access Control team.
■ Maintain accurate information in all systems for internal and external audit.
■ To achieve all conditions set out by various stakeholders internally and externally.
■ Assessment and control of all personnel including Visitors across the SZC Main
Development Site and OLP.
■ Establishing the Visitor standards for all Visitors at the SZC project and monitoring of
these standards.
■ Provide an escalation route to the Access Control Team to manage relationships with
contractors - handling any issues and queries and collecting feedback from all parties.
■ Understanding of the project access arrangements, controlling people to site and
visitor management.
■ Develop and maintain lines of communication with contractor administrators and teams
to ensure clear communication.
■ Resolve any day to day AACS and/or VMS administration issues that may arise.
■ Report and manage construction contractor compliance with the VMS process.
■ Proactively manage the AACS and VMS to prevent any breaches to NSL conditions.
■ Ensure the seamless integration of vetting outcomes into the AACS, proactively
managing the removal of access for expired clearances.
■ Act as the local lead for data protection, ensuring all visitor and personnel data is
handled in accordance with UK GDPR and project specific information security policies.
■ To manage the 24 hour operational delivery of the Access Control Team.
■ Provide support to the Security Plaza Security Team Leaders and be the on duty
subject matter expert for all access control requirements and arrangements.
■ Key enabler and gate keeper of access to the SZC project for site pass holders and
visitors.
■ Deployment of resources across the project estate to effectively manage access control
■ On duty operational management of the on shift Access Control team including:-
o Sickness & Absence management
o Discipline
o HR Support
■ Front of House Reception duties – leader of customer service excellence.
■ Management of the Visitor process.
■ Manage the IT systems which support the function and escalate faults when
required.
■ Monitor and deliver service level requirements as per KPI’s.
■ Provide secure key management and accountability.
■ Deliver training and coach Access Control Supervisors/Officers in their duties.
■ Provide management information on the access control function.
■ Provide daily and monthly data reports for the client and management on the project.
Skills and Competencies
■ A Security / Access Control background is required;
■ They will have previous experience of line management and supervision;
■ Experience of working in a highly regulated environment to satisfy a range of
complex project requirements is essential;
■ They will have exceptional people skills and the ability to present ideas;
■ A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook (as well as Google
equivalents) is required;
■ The Access Control Manager will enjoy working in a challenging environment, will be able
to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, will be able to remain calm and professional
under pressure and will enjoy finding solutions to complex and time critical situations;
■ Experience of successfully engaging management and groups of stakeholders.
■ Able to demonstrate strong management skills including supervision, line management
and providing disciplinary feedback to team members and contractors.
■ A good standard of education in Maths, English and IT.
■ Develop relationships and lead on the development of the role and service to support
the project and function.
■ Customer Focused.
■ Adaptable and Flexible.
■ Excellent written and reporting skills.
■ Experience managing Security IT systems - Access Control and Visitor
Management (Preferred).
■ Discretion - Confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Personal Qualities
Inspiration
■ Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess
when to escalate issues.
■ Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritisation and a
pragmatic approach.
■ Enthusiasm, energy, passion and conviction.
Integrity
■ Ability to cope in a technically complex and fast-changing environment, and to
respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation.
■ Respecting confidentiality
Impact
■ Strong planning and organising skills including the ability to manage several work
streams simultaneously.
■ Determination and focus to drive projects through to implementation.
Involvement
■ Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and
inspire multi disciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels.
■ Good team player, self motivated and able to work on own initiative.
Specific occupational requirements
■ Ability to pass and hold National Security Vetting (SC)
■ A UK Driving Licence is essential.
■ SIA Licence
■ C-CURE Trained
Training and Development Requirements
External/Client – Contract Specific:
■ BPSS Vetting – NNB
■ CSCS H&S
■ D&A Test
■ SZC Project Induction
■ NSV SC
Internal:
■ BS7858 Vetting
■ SIA Licence
■ G4S eLearning
■ G4S Site Induction
■ Access Control Officer Job Specific Training Package
■ Customer Service Training
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Sizewell C Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.#SZCJobs
Access Control Manager (ACM) – Sizewell C
G4S
Sizewell C
As the Access Control Manager for G4S on the Sizewell C, you will play a pivotal role in securing a high profile Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) regulated site during its critical construction phase. You will be at the forefront of a project that is vital to the UK energy strategy; leading a high
performing team to deliver world class security and access management in a dynamic, fast paced environment, at one of the largest and most significant infrastructure projects in Europe.
The Access Control Manager (ACM) reports directly to the G4S Security Delivery Manager and is responsible for the direction and leadership of all activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the programme of work assigned to them.
The post has the responsibility to ensure delivery of all the required site access control services for the duration of the construction project. The size and scope of the services will be aligned in accordance with the overall project schedule. This post will ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the project.
The nature of the role is to provide leadership and management to ensure the effective delivery of day-to-day access control arrangements with the management of the Automated Access Control System (AACS) and Visitor Management System (VMS) across the Nuclear Licence Site in compliance with Licence Conditions and SZC / G4S Company Procedures.
The ACM will be responsible for managing a team of Access Control Supervisors and Officers who are tasked with delivering reception, administration and customer service duties to support the project and enable both site pass holders and eligible visitors to gain access to SZC Sites.
The Access Control Team are the custodians of controlling access to SZC Sites across the project by ensuring all access is correctly authorised.
Where required the ACM will be responsible for the development, amendments and implementation of local work procedures.
Reporting Relationships
Internal
■ G4S Account Director
■ G4S Deputy Account Director
■ G4S Operations Lead
■ G4S Delivery Manager
External
■ SZC Security Compliance Manager
■ SZC Security Operations Manager
Key Responsibilities
Employed by G4S, this position will report to the Security Delivery Manager for daily operations. The role will provide supervision and management to the Access Control Team at Plaza Operations on the Main Development Site and Orwell Logistics Park (OLP) to enable effective throughput of people and vehicles through the various access controlled entry and exit points.
The position will also have oversight of operations and policies at the Sizewell C London office.
■ To manage and support the Access Control team to follow the Sizewell C Nuclear
Licence Conditions.
■ To manage as one robust operation centre with the involvement of other stakeholders
such as Security, Freight, Fleet and Training.
■ Implement, monitor and control standards at the Reception areas, initiating collaboration
with all stakeholders to include Safety, Environmental and Operating standards.
■ Undertake a Duty Management role in the event of a muster requirement that requires SZC
to enact its emergency procedures.
■ Disseminate relevant project updates, briefings and specific access/egress information
to the Access Control team.
■ Maintain accurate information in all systems for internal and external audit.
■ To achieve all conditions set out by various stakeholders internally and externally.
■ Assessment and control of all personnel including Visitors across the SZC Main
Development Site and OLP.
■ Establishing the Visitor standards for all Visitors at the SZC project and monitoring of
these standards.
■ Provide an escalation route to the Access Control Team to manage relationships with
contractors - handling any issues and queries and collecting feedback from all parties.
■ Understanding of the project access arrangements, controlling people to site and
visitor management.
■ Develop and maintain lines of communication with contractor administrators and teams
to ensure clear communication.
■ Resolve any day to day AACS and/or VMS administration issues that may arise.
■ Report and manage construction contractor compliance with the VMS process.
■ Proactively manage the AACS and VMS to prevent any breaches to NSL conditions.
■ Ensure the seamless integration of vetting outcomes into the AACS, proactively
managing the removal of access for expired clearances.
■ Act as the local lead for data protection, ensuring all visitor and personnel data is
handled in accordance with UK GDPR and project specific information security policies.
■ To manage the 24 hour operational delivery of the Access Control Team.
■ Provide support to the Security Plaza Security Team Leaders and be the on duty
subject matter expert for all access control requirements and arrangements.
■ Key enabler and gate keeper of access to the SZC project for site pass holders and
visitors.
■ Deployment of resources across the project estate to effectively manage access control
■ On duty operational management of the on shift Access Control team including:-
o Sickness & Absence management
o Discipline
o HR Support
■ Front of House Reception duties – leader of customer service excellence.
■ Management of the Visitor process.
■ Manage the IT systems which support the function and escalate faults when
required.
■ Monitor and deliver service level requirements as per KPI’s.
■ Provide secure key management and accountability.
■ Deliver training and coach Access Control Supervisors/Officers in their duties.
■ Provide management information on the access control function.
■ Provide daily and monthly data reports for the client and management on the project.
Skills and Competencies
■ A Security / Access Control background is required;
■ They will have previous experience of line management and supervision;
■ Experience of working in a highly regulated environment to satisfy a range of
complex project requirements is essential;
■ They will have exceptional people skills and the ability to present ideas;
■ A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook (as well as Google
equivalents) is required;
■ The Access Control Manager will enjoy working in a challenging environment, will be able
to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, will be able to remain calm and professional
under pressure and will enjoy finding solutions to complex and time critical situations;
■ Experience of successfully engaging management and groups of stakeholders.
■ Able to demonstrate strong management skills including supervision, line management
and providing disciplinary feedback to team members and contractors.
■ A good standard of education in Maths, English and IT.
■ Develop relationships and lead on the development of the role and service to support
the project and function.
■ Customer Focused.
■ Adaptable and Flexible.
■ Excellent written and reporting skills.
■ Experience managing Security IT systems - Access Control and Visitor
Management (Preferred).
■ Discretion - Confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Personal Qualities
Inspiration
■ Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess
when to escalate issues.
■ Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritisation and a
pragmatic approach.
■ Enthusiasm, energy, passion and conviction.
Integrity
■ Ability to cope in a technically complex and fast-changing environment, and to
respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation.
■ Respecting confidentiality
Impact
■ Strong planning and organising skills including the ability to manage several work
streams simultaneously.
■ Determination and focus to drive projects through to implementation.
Involvement
■ Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and
inspire multi disciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels.
■ Good team player, self motivated and able to work on own initiative.
Specific occupational requirements
■ Ability to pass and hold National Security Vetting (SC)
■ A UK Driving Licence is essential.
■ SIA Licence
■ C-CURE Trained
Training and Development Requirements
External/Client – Contract Specific:
■ BPSS Vetting – NNB
■ CSCS H&S
■ D&A Test
■ SZC Project Induction
■ NSV SC
Internal:
■ BS7858 Vetting
■ SIA Licence
■ G4S eLearning
■ G4S Site Induction
■ Access Control Officer Job Specific Training Package
■ Customer Service Training
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.