Head Door Supervisor – Liverpool

Effective Security Services Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Earned wage access

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Professional Security is seeking a Head Door Supervisor to lead the venue security team in Liverpool. You will set standards for professionalism, safety and customer service while ensuring a smooth operation across shifts.

Responsibilities include managing entry points, conducting ID checks, monitoring capacity and responding to incidents. You will mentor on-shift staff and uphold licensing conditions, policies and procedures, enabling consistently safe and welcoming venues.

Qualifications

• SIA Door Supervisor licence is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in hospitality security or door supervision.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.
• Ability to pass BS7858 screening and vetting.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional appearance and strong leadership qualities.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and late-night shifts.
• Must provide a full 5-year employment history and address history.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage venue security teams on shift.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, appearance and conduct.
• Manage entry and exit points safely and effectively.
• Conduct ID checks, searches and admissions control.
• Monitor venue capacity and customer behaviour.
• Support crowd management and customer engagement.
• Provide mentoring to Door Supervisors on shift.
• Complete incident reports and venue documentation.
• Ensure licensing conditions and company procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

SIA Licence

BS7858 screening

Driving licence

Team supervision

Job description

Summary: If you’re an experienced Door Supervisor ready to take the next step, or an established Head Door Supervisor looking for consistent work with a national security provider, we’d like to hear from you.

Head Door Supervisor – Liverpool

Liverpool | Competitive Hourly Rate | Permanent Venue | Immediate Start Available

Location: Liverpool
Pay: £18 hourly rate
Shifts: Evenings, weekends and late nights
Immediate start available

Professional Security is looking for an experienced and professional Head Door Supervisor to lead the venue security team in Liverpool.

As one of the UK’s leading hospitality security providers, Professional Security employs more than 7,000 security professionals and supports over 2,000 venues nationwide. Our teams play a vital role in creating safe, welcoming and enjoyable environments for customers while supporting venue teams and local communities.

The Role

As a Head Door Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading venue security teams, maintaining high operational standards and acting as the key point of contact between venue management and frontline security staff.

You will set the standard for professionalism, customer service and safety while ensuring your team delivers an exceptional service every shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Door Supervisor teams during venue operations
• Ensure high standards of professionalism, appearance and conduct are maintained at all times
• Manage entry and exit points safely and effectively
• Conduct ID checks, searches and admissions control in accordance with venue policies
• Monitor venue capacity, customer behaviour and emerging risks
• Support effective crowd management and customer engagement
• Build positive working relationships with venue managers and staff
• Respond confidently to incidents, conflict and challenging situations
• Complete accurate incident reports and venue documentation
• Ensure licensing conditions, venue policies and company procedures are followed
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to Door Supervisors on shift

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within hospitality security or door supervision
• Previous experience leading or supervising security teams
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to transport
• Ability to pass BS7858 screening and vetting
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Professional appearance and strong leadership qualities
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and late-night shifts
• Ability to provide a full 5-year employment and address history

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Consistent work across established Liverpool venues
• Flexible working patterns to suit your availability
• Early access to earned wages through Stream
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Support from experienced Area and Operations Managers
• Clear progression opportunities into City Supervisor and Operational Management roles

Why Professional Security?

Since 2003, Professional Security has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional security services across the UK hospitality sector. Today, we support more than 2,000 venues nationwide and invest in developing the next generation of security leaders.

If you’re passionate about hospitality security, take pride in leading others and understand how to balance safety with excellent customer service, we want to hear from you.

Eligibility Requirements

Essential requirements that candidates must meet for this position.

SIA Licence

Do you have a valid, non-expired SIA licence?

Right to Work

Do you have the right to work in the UK?