Chief Security & Risk Leader – Retail Centre

Praxis Facilities Management; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Praxis Facilities Management Ltd (PFM) leads on-site services for Praxis Real Estate Management managed properties, including security across St Enoch Centre in Glasgow. This Head of Security role owns the security function, leads a 3–4-strong security management team, and shapes how security operates at one of Glasgow’s busiest retail destinations.

You will take ownership, lead from the front and drive security strategy, risk mitigation and incident response in a high footfall environment with

Qualifications

• Significant security leadership experience.
• Experience managing large operational teams and security managers.
• Strong knowledge of risk, incidents, crime prevention and emergency response.
• Experience working with Police, emergency services and external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of counter-terrorism and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop 3–4 Security Managers and the wider security team.
• Set and deliver the Centre’s security strategy.
• Manage risk, crime prevention, incidents and emergency preparedness.
• Lead counter‑terrorism preparedness and Martyn’s Law compliance.
• Build relationships with Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council and emergency services.
• Oversee contractors, security systems, budgets and performance.
• Collaborate with tenants and Centre Management.
• Use data to continuously improve standards.
• Maintain a visible and professional presence across the Centre.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Crisis management

Team leadership

Job description

Praxis Facilities Management Ltd (PFM) leads on-site services for Praxis Real Estate Management managed properties, including security across St Enoch Centre in Glasgow. This Head of Security role owns the security function, leads a 3–4-strong security management team, and shapes how security operates at one of Glasgow’s busiest retail destinations.

You will take ownership, lead from the front and drive security strategy, risk mitigation and incident response in a high footfall environment with