Estate Venue Security Manager

CMS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services specialist in London seeks an Estate Venue Security Manager to oversee the physical security of a prestigious site. Responsibilities include leading a diverse security team and ensuring a unique customer experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in contract management and a deep understanding of UK security legislation. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior security management.
• Strong history of contract management and service improvements.
• Ability to execute security strategy and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily and event security operations onsite.
• Liaise with stakeholders, emergency services, and internal teams.
• Drive improvements and innovations in security delivery.

Skills

UK security legislation knowledge

Risk assessments

Incident reporting

Access control

CCTV technologies

Financial acumen

Relationship management

Communication skills

Decision-making under pressure

Education

SIA Licences: Door Supervisor & CCTV

Job description

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Estate Venue Security Manager

to £k DOE + Bonus + Benefits

Based West London

Our client, a leading security services specialist across the UK, has an exciting opportunity to join their Estates Security team at one of London’s most prestigious iconic multi-purpose destinations.

The Estate Venue Security Manager will be responsible for the overall physical security of a large, high-profile site, leading all aspects of daily and event security operations while ensuring a unique customer experience.

In this exceptional role, the successful candidate will have the ability to define and execute the implementation of the security strategy in partnership with the client, oversee contract delivery, financials, audits, and continuously drive improvements and innovation.

The Estate Venue Security Manager will be the key liaison point of contact with senior stakeholders, occupiers, emergency services, and internal teams, providing visible leadership to a diverse security workforce.

Key Experience

• Experience leading large security teams, fostering a positive, people-focused culture.
• Strong background collaborating closely with occupiers, high-profile stakeholders, and external agencies such as emergency services and law enforcement.
• Proven history of contract management, achieving KPIs, budgets, and driving service improvements.
• Extensive experience working in a senior security management role, ideally in prestigious mixed-use estates or high-footfall event environments.

Key Skills

• In-depth knowledge of UK security legislation, GDPR, and health & safety regulations.
• Skilled in risk assessments, incident reporting, access control, and CCTV technologies.
• Strong financial acumen for budgeting, reporting, and cost control.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills, able to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to lead audits, incident investigations, and implement strategic solutions.
• Calm and effective decision-making under pressure, especially during incidents or emergencies.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Proactive, vigilant, with excellent situational awareness.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and be on-call.
• Confident team leader who motivates and develops staff.

Qualifications

• SIA Licences: Door Supervisor & CCTV essential.
• Familiarity with incident management systems and modern security technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.