Assistant Security Manager

Christie's; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious art business as an Assistant Security Manager, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of our London spaces. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with industry leaders, supporting innovative security management and installations. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to maintaining high standards of security while enjoying generous benefits, including extensive annual leave, health insurance, and a flexible fitness fund. This is your chance to thrive in a dynamic environment that values integrity, excellence, and responsibility.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 1 Birthday leave

Christmas office closure

Volunteering day

Donation matching up to £500

Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year

Private Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous retirement plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting Security Systems Management.
• Knowledge of security contracts and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Security Manager in providing a safe environment.
• Install and maintain security systems, including alarms and cameras.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Experience in Security Environment

Ability to Work Independently

Computer Literacy

Ability to Remain Calm Under Pressure

Tools

C-Cure 9000 Systems

Security Systems

Job description

The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.

What you’ll be doing

As Assistant Security Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Security Manager and the London Security Function in providing a safe and secure environment within our London working spaces. This includes both the physical and technical protection systems.

The role is ideal for an individual with experience in supporting Security Systems Management with additional experience of Security Contracts.

What your day might look like

Security Management:

· Support the Security Manager to ensure that contract staff are proactive, innovative and effective, that staff are appropriately qualified/licensed, regularly trained and have the necessary skills and awareness to perform their role

· Support Incident Response and Business Continuity Planning

· Support the maintenance of all operational documentation and procedures, initiate security projects in a timely and orderly manner, oversee project development and delivery, participate as part of other project teams

· Ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with Christie’s Global security, insurance and risk standards, local laws and regulations, and Christie’s Policies

· Support the training of Security Systems Apprentice.

Installation and Maintenance:
· Read and interpret floor plans/schematics, technical documents and manuals

· I nstallation and setup of security systems, including cameras, alarms, and access control systems

· Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure all security systems are functioning correctly

· Replace or repair faulty equipment

· Maintain equipment stock levels and order equipment where required

· Work closely with external contractors on larger projects

· Install new and troubleshoot existing C-Cure 9000 Systems.

Monitoring:

· Setup dashboards to support the monitoring of security feeds and alert systems

· Help review surveillance footage and access logs as needed

· Review daily and weekly check reports and ensure faults raised are rectified in a timely manner.

Documentation and Reporting:
· Maintain accurate records of installations and maintenance activities (floor plans, inventory sheets, programming sheets)

· Prepare reports on security system performance and incidents.

Collaboration:
· Work closely with the Security Team, Operations and Specialist Art Departments to ensure seamless security operations

· Design and install ad-hoc security system arrangements to support sale views

· Offer support during auctions as security point of contact.

Compliance and Safety:
· Ensure adherence to all relevant security codes of practice and legal requirements

· Assist in conducting regular security audits and risk assessments

· Observe Christie’s Health + Safety requirements

· Attend training (internal and external)

What you’ll bring to the team

· Excellent communication and organisation skills

· Demonstrable knowledge gained from working in a security environment

· Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team

· Ability to take initiative and be a proactive team member

· Willingness to learn

· Computer literate with the potential to learn new software

· Ability to remain calm under pressure

· Problem solving skills

What’s great about working for us

· 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave

· Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 2nd Jan) – in additional to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family

· Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on

· Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you

· Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about

· Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)

· Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues

· Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)

· Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)

· Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members

· Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)

· Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury

· Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day

· Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling

· Eyecare vouchers (once a year)

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops

· Robust family first policy:

Ø 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave

Ø Four-day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave

Ø Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year

Ø The Stork Club: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…

Close Date: 11th May

*Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time