Estate Venue Security Manager

SSR General & Management; London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in London seeks an Estate Venue Security Manager for a prestigious multi-purpose venue. The role involves overseeing all aspects of security operations, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and implementing a comprehensive security strategy. Candidates should have extensive experience in security management and a proactive leadership style. This position offers a salary of up to £85k plus bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading large security teams, fostering a positive, people-focused culture.
• Strong background collaborating closely with stakeholders and external agencies.
• Proven history of contract management, achieving KPIs and driving service improvements.
• Extensive experience in senior security management, ideally in high-footfall environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the physical security operations of a high-profile site.
• Define and implement the security strategy in partnership with clients.
• Oversee contract delivery, financials, audits, and drive service improvements.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders and provide leadership to a diverse security workforce.

Job description

Overview

Estate Venue Security Manager — to £85k 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