Canine Services Lead
£60k + Benefits
Based London or Manchester

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