Security Manager

Ashton Gate; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Ashton Gate Stadium is seeking a Security Manager to uphold high security standards at the stadium and RHPC, ensuring an elite and safe environment for players, staff and guests.

The role requires leading security planning, coordinating with stakeholders and external suppliers, and ensuring compliance and training across teams. Hours include evenings and weekends; salary is £40,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in security planning, ideally in elite sports performance.
• Hold relevant security qualifications (NVQ 3/4, CCTV operative, SIA badge).
• Knowledge of safety systems (Fire, CCTV, Intruder).
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced conditions and lead complex functions.

Responsibilities

• Set and manage the master security schedule for the security teams at the stadium and high-performance centre.
• Coordinate with the Head of Safety & Security and external suppliers to create a safe environment.
• Support the Head of Operations to ensure match readiness.
• Ensure security practices are embedded, tested and staff trained.
• Maintain welcoming environment for staff and guests.
• Support access control systems and match day accreditation.
• Prioritise safety of staff and guests; ensure security compliance.
• Oversee counter terrorism risk assessment across sites.
• Routinely pressure test all security measures and entry points.

Skills

Security planning

NVQ level 3/4

CCTV operator

SIA badge

Safety systems knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3/4

Job description

Job Description

Ashton Gate Stadium is a unique sports and entertainment business with the core aim of providing integral support services to ensure the sustainability of Stephen Lansdown’s sporting group of companies which includes Bristol Sport, Bristol City, Bristol Bears, Bristol Flyers Basketball and each of their respective community charities.

The Role

We are looking for a Security Manager to join our fantastic team. This role requires you to deliver high security standards at Ashton Gate and the Robins High Performance Centre (RHPC), ensuring it is an elite and safe environment for players, staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Set and manage the master security schedule for the security teams at the stadium and high-performance centre.
• Coordinate with the Head of Safety & Security and external suppliers across the training ground and stadium to create a seamless elite and safe environment.
• Support the Head of Operations to ensure the match readiness and preparations are adhered too.
• Ensure safety and security practices and processes are embedded in the team, routinely tested, audited and staff are trained to a competent level.
• Ensure that the stadium and RHPC is welcoming to staff and guests.
• Support the property access control systems and match day accreditation process.
• Place the health and safety of our staff and guests above all other considerations and be responsible for security compliance and the stadium and RHPC.
• Support the development and oversight of the organisations counter terrorism risk assessment across all sites.
• Ensure all security measures, exit and entry points are routinely pressure tested.

Experience Required

• Experience with security planning, ideally in an elite sports performance environment.
• Hold relevant security qualifications, NVQ level 3 or 4, CCTV operative, SIA badge.
• A sound knowledge of safety systems, Fire, CCTV, Intruder.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances in fast paced working conditions.
• Demonstrable leadership of complex functions, ensuring teams with different skillsets are aligned to mission and purpose.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Safeguarding

Ashton Gate Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours, 5 out of 7 days. Due to the nature of events, this will included evenings and weekend

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person