Head Door Supervisor – Manchester

Effective Security Services Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible working patterns

Early wage access

Job summary

Professional Security in Manchester is seeking an experienced Head Door Supervisor to lead the venue security team and ensure high standards of safety and service.

You will oversee entry control, staff coordination and incident response while maintaining a professional presence on shift. Competitive hourly pay up to £25 with evening, weekend and late-night shifts.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in hospitality security or door supervision.
• Experience leading or supervising security teams.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional appearance and strong leadership qualities.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and late-night shifts.
• Ability to pass BS7858 screening and vetting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Door Supervisor teams during venue operations.
• Ensure high standards of professionalism, appearance and conduct at all times.
• Manage entry and exit points safely and effectively.
• Conduct ID checks, searches and admissions control.
• Monitor venue capacity and behaviour, assess risks.
• Support crowd management and customer engagement.
• Build relationships with venue managers and staff.
• Respond to incidents and resolve conflicts.
• Complete incident reports and venue documentation.
• Ensure licensing conditions and procedures are followed.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Door Supervisors on shift.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Team management

Conflict resolution

Tools

BS7858 screening

Full UK Driving Licence

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.

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

Location: Manchester
Pay: Up to £25 per hour
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 Manchester.

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.

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 Manchester 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.