Head of Security

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property management is seeking a Head of Security to develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy across its diverse assets. This role involves strategic leadership, policy compliance, and operational oversight, requiring extensive experience in security management and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in senior security roles within property or FM.
• Strong knowledge of multi-site asset protection.
• Experience managing ACS accreditation and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security risk strategies across the portfolio.
• Lead compliance with ACS and other accreditation standards.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and lead security teams.

Skills

Crisis Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Relevant qualifications in security and/or risk management

Job description

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Client:

Praxis Facilities Management

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Head of Security to lead and embed a comprehensive, future-ready security strategy across our national commercial and retail property portfolio. This high-impact brand new role will shape security governance, performance, and culture across diverse assets—from shopping centres to office parks—while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and resilience.

You’ll own internal security policies, ensure compliance with ACS and other accreditations, and engage with stakeholders across FM, asset management, and third-party clients. As we continue to grow, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our systems, frameworks, and talent are ready to support new mandates and scalable delivery.

This could suit someone from a senior background in law enforcement or military service.

Location: Nationwide (option to be based on-site either Manchester, London, Birmingham or St Enoch (Glasgow).

About Praxis

We are a vertically integrated real estate investment and management group, driven by ownership, entrepreneurialism, and action.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Security Leadership

• Develop and implement portfolio-wide security risk strategies
• Produce risk reports and board-level performance updates
• Lead on business continuity and incident contingency planning
• Build scalable frameworks to support portfolio and third-party growth

Policy, Compliance & Accreditation

• Create and manage internal policies aligned with legislation and standards
• Lead compliance with ACS and other frameworks
• Audit security practices and advise in client pitches
• Benchmark internal standards against market norms

Operational Oversight

• Design and deliver high-performing, cost-effective security services
• Oversee day-to-day operations across all asset types
• Lead and mentor security teams with a focus on professionalism and accountability
• Work closely with property and FM teams to ensure seamless service delivery

Technology & Innovation

• Evaluate and implement emerging security technologies
• Drive AI, surveillance, access control, and analytics innovation
• Align systems with smart building and ESG goals

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as lead liaison with law enforcement and regulators
• Advise on security for developments, refurbishments, and events
• Provide regular strategic updates to leadership
• Support business development with insight and credibility

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years’ experience in senior security roles within property, FM, or similarly complex environments
• Strong knowledge of multi-site asset protection, particularly in retail, office, and public realm settings
• Demonstrable experience managing ACS accreditation and security compliance frameworks
• Commercially minded, with a clear understanding of how security contributes to business success and client satisfaction
• Excellent leadership, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of digital security solutions, physical-cyber convergence, and threat management
• Relevant qualifications in security and/or risk management

Person Specification

• Senior background in law enforcement or military service preferred
• Confident communicator with strong report-writing and presentation skills
• Skilled in managing internal and external stakeholders, performance reviews, and negotiations
• Proactive and delivery-focused, with a strong ability to implement change at pace
• Capable of preparing and presenting clear, commercially sound business cases for security investment
• Values-led leadership style aligned with the Praxis ethos: professional, proactive, and unafraid to challenge convention
• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan