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Access Control Manager (ACM) - Sizewell C

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The Access Control Manager (ACM) reports directly to the Security Delivery
Manager - Project Access 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
accessed control services for the life cycle 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 Company Procedures.
The ACM will be responsible for managing a team of Access Control
Officers who are tasked with delivering reception, administration and
customer service duties to support the project and enable both site pass
holders and 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 authorised.
Where required the ACM will be responsible for the development,
amendments and implementation of local work procedures.

Your Time at Work
Pay £19.90 per hour

Weekly Hours 40 hours per week, working normal office hours but will require some
flexibility and possible Saturday working.

Our Perfect Worker
Key Responsibilities

Employed by G4S, this position will report to the Security Delivery Manager - Project Access for
daily operations. The role will provide supervision and management to the Access Control Team
and Plaza Operations to enable effective throughput of people and vehicles through the various
access controlled entry and exit points.

  • 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 purposes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 key management information.
  • Deliver training and coach Access Control Officers in their duties.
  • Provide management information on the access control function.

    Skills and Competencies

  • An 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 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
    multidisciplinary 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
  • A UK Driving Licence is essential.
  • SIA Licence

    G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!

    Key Information and Benefits
    Permanent Contract
    28 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays
    G4S National Pension Scheme,
    Health Saturday Fund (Health Cash Plan for you and your family),
    Perks at Work (National Discount Scheme),
    Aviva Car, Home and Travel Insurance Discount.

    About Staffline

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