Events - Corporate Security Partner

Apple Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London seeks an Events – Corporate Security Partner to oversee all security operations for events. This role requires extensive experience in managing security at high-profile venues and a deep understanding of crowd management. Candidates should possess a SIA licence and have expertise in compliance with relevant security legislation. Join the team to ensure the safety of guests and staff while executing high-profile events.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing security at high-profile events.
• Strong working knowledge of crowd dynamics, ingress/egress planning.
• Demonstrated leadership in supervising large multi-agency teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of security operations across event spaces.
• Develop and implement Security & Crowd Management Plans.
• Conduct risk assessments covering security and crowd dynamics.

Skills

Managing security at high-profile events

Planning and operating crowd management

Leadership under high-pressure conditions

Knowledge of crowd dynamics

Education

SIA Door Supervisor or Close Protection Licence

Qualification in Crowd Safety Management

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CCTV Systems

Incident reporting systems

Job description

London, England, United Kingdom Corporate Functions

Do you instinctively know how and when to take action? Do you love performing under pressure? As part of our Global Security group, you’ll help manage the security needs of Apple’s most valuable assets: our people, properties and innovations. Join us and you’ll play a significant role in preserving the highest standard of security for one of the most watched companies in the world.Apple's Global Security team is looking for an Events – Corporate Security Partner to lead all aspects of security operations across event spaces and live events. You will work directly with business units, vendors, and facilities teams to provide security services. You will be responsible for safety of guests, performers and staff while maintaining full compliance with UK licensing and security regulations. When not managing on-site event security, you'll support Apple's global events security team.This role will be based in our Battersea office. We would love to hear from you!

Description

You will be a subject matter expert (SME) ensuring an event or site remains secure, assess security risks, develop internal controls for privacy, incident prevention or proprietary information theft and ensure that employees are safe.In addition, the duties include but are not limited to:Own all aspects of security operations for Apple's live events, including risk assessment, operational planning, incident response, and compliance.Develop and implement Security & Crowd Management Plans in compliance with premises licence conditions, the Private Security Industry Act 2001, and relevant British Standards (BS 8406, BS 9609, BS 7499).Conduct audience and security assessments, to identify potential risk factors, incorporate findings into crowd management and security plans.Conduct risk assessments covering security, crowd dynamics, emergency actions, terrorism threats, and safeguarding.Deliver comprehensive pre-event briefings and post-event debriefs for security personnel and key stakeholders.Ensure that all incident reports, statements, and evidence (CCTV, body-worn video, written logs) are recorded, stored, and shared in compliance with data protection legislation (UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018) and evidential continuity requirements.Establish relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, EHS, facilities and outside vendors.Maintain compliance with SIA (Security Industry Association) licensing requirements, including vetting, record-keeping, and deployment standards.Ensure the venue security provider has procedures for recruitment, vetting, licensing, and training of security personnel that comply with the SIA ACS (Approved Contractor Scheme) requirements.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and fire safety legislation.Prepare operation orders, direct & manage security vendor support.Support Apple's global events security team in planning and executing security for corporate, cultural, red carpet, and sporting events.Develop an in-depth understanding of Apple’s businesses and needs.

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive demonstrable experience managing security at high-profile events or venues
• Substantial experience planning and operating crowd management and security at live music events
• Established security network across venues, events, and security providers
• Proven ability to produce compliant documentation (risk assessments, method statements, incident reports)
• Strong working knowledge of crowd dynamics, ingress/egress planning, and emergency procedures
• Demonstrable leadership in supervising large multi-agency teams under high-pressure conditions
• SIA Door Supervisor or Close Protection Licence
• Qualification in Crowd Safety Management (or similar)
• Demonstrable knowledge of:
• -The Private Security Industry Act 2001
• -Licensing Act 2003 and local authority conditions
• -Relevant British Standards for event security and stewarding
• -Evidence of Counter Terrorism Awareness Training (ACT Awareness / ACT Strategic)
• -OSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification
• -Safeguarding (children and vulnerable adults)
• -ISO 9001 quality management systems and ACS accreditation processes
• -First Aid at Work (or higher-level medical qualification)
• -Fire Safety & Evacuation Procedures training
• Ability to travel 10 - 20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to react to changes in a time critical environment to meet security needs and quickly evaluate situations
• Experience managing, coordinating and maintaining multiple projects
• Ability to think quickly and perform problem-solving tasks within dynamic conditions
• Demonstrate excellent communication with a strong attention to detail and courage to take initiative and drive projects to completion
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally
• Strong organisational skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience