Head of Security

Momentum Security Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A security recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Security to lead the in-house security function at a facility in Birmingham. The role involves managing operations, overseeing security strategies, and ensuring a positive security culture. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience, preferably with a military or police background. Competitive salary of circa £60k plus benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Candidates with military or police background are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in crisis management and emergency planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational delivery of site security.
• Lead the strategic planning of the security function.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of security policies.

Skills

Experience managing operational security

Experience implementing security strategy

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Passion for service excellence

Job description

Overview

Head of site Security / Security Manager (In-house)

Salary: circa £60k + company benefits

Location: West Midlands

This is a tremendous opportunity to lead the strategic and operational in-house security function at a secure facility in the West Midlands. You will play an integral role in shaping and implementing the delivery of risk and security whilst embedding a positive security culture.

Requirements

• Experience managing the delivery of operational and/or strategic security
• Experience implementing security strategy: risk management, crisis management, emergency planning, incident management plans, etc.
• We would welcome applications from candidates with a military or Police background
• A passion for service excellence
• Experience of positively influencing and engaging senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Managing the operational delivery of site security
• Lead on the strategic planning of the security function
• Oversee the creation and implementation of SOPs, security policies, controls and assignment instructions
• Lead on security projects
• Lead on embedding a positive security culture through staff training and education
• Liaison with Police and emergency services
• Lead on investigations
• Management of the 3rd party security contractor
• Incident management and response
• Oversee the delivery of control room services

All applications are treated in confidence.

Job Information

• Job Title: Head of Security
• Company: Momentum Security Recruitment
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Posted: Sep 18th 2025
• Closes: Oct 19th 2025
• Sector: Military, Emergency & Government
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time