Area Manager

Mitie Group plc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security management firm is seeking an Area Security Manager to oversee security operations across various locations in England. You will manage a team, coordinate incident responses, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in security management and is adaptable to travel frequently across sites. Competitive salary and full-time contract offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team in security, policing, or military.
• Strong understanding of command and control structures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and development of security staff.
• Act as first management contact for security incidents.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Team management

Incident management

Communication skills

Flexible and adaptable

Education

SIA Door Supervisor licence

Tools

Health and Safety qualification

Job description

Area Security Manager – BBC England
Location: BBC Salford, Media City (covering Newcastle, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Blackburn, Leeds, Nottingham, Hull, and Wood Norton)
Reports to: Senior Leadership Team – BBC Security Operations
Contract: Full‑time, 45 hours per week
Salary: £37,000 – £40,000 depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and continual development of security staff across the assigned English regions.
• Manage 8× Duty Managers and oversee the management of the security officers.
• Act as the first management point of contact for all security incidents within your area.
• Manage security incidents at Operational (Bronze) or Tactical (Silver) levels.
• Ensure KPIs and service delivery meet BBC expectations and standards.
• Maintain and update all regional security procedures, ensuring they reflect current best practice.
• Manage shift patterns, leave requests, and absence for all staff under your remit.
• Conduct performance development reviews and regular team meetings.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention of security staff.
• Support contingency and emergency planning, ensuring preparedness across all operational sites.
• Develop and embed new systems, policies, and training initiatives on behalf of BBC Security.
• Liaise closely with partner teams and stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance service delivery.
• Analyse incident and performance reports, providing accurate and timely updates to senior management.
• Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, hazards, and site restrictions.
• Ensure all sites have up‑to‑date safety documentation, inductions, and operational safety plans.
• Promote and enforce compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the BBC Security Senior Leadership Team.

The Candidate – Essential Criteria

• Proven experience managing a team, ideally within a security, policing, or military environment.
• Strong understanding of incident management, command and control structures, and escalation processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• SIA Door Supervisor licence (essential).
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to work non‑routine hours and travel extensively between sites.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a dispersed management team.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

Desirable Criteria

• Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely) or relevant experience.
• Level 5 in leadership and management.
• CSMP level 6.
• Experience in delivering training or operational briefings.
• Proven ability to develop and embed new procedures or systems.
• Demonstrates drive, enthusiasm, and self‑motivation.
• Contributes positively to team culture and operational excellence.

Additional Information

• The role will require regular travel between all listed BBC England sites, with occasional national travel to other BBC locations.
• Participation in an on‑call rota and out‑of‑hours response (including weekends) is required.
• The post holder will be part of a national security leadership team, working collaboratively to maintain BBC standards and respond to emerging risks and events.

Apply: If you’re an experienced security professional looking to take the next step in your career and play a vital role in protecting BBC’s people and assets across England, we’d love to hear from you.