Security & Risk Director – Fan-First Event Safety

Silverstone; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Silverstone is seeking a Head of Security to lead strategic security operations across the venue and events, ensuring safety, compliance and exceptional fan experience. You will develop and implement security strategies, manage budgets, and partner with emergency services and regulators to uphold standards.

Reporting to the Venue Operations Director, you will oversee access control, incident response, supplier management and continuous improvement across security services, delivering world-class

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership and development of security operations.
• Compliance with legislation and industry standards.
• Security strategy development and policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead 24/7 security operations with focus on Fans First principles.
• Manage suppliers and SLAs for security services.
• Oversee incident management and post-event reviews.
• Develop access control and security systems strategies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Security management

Risk assessment

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis management

People management

Education

NEBOSH

IOSH

NVQ4 Spectator Safety

Tools

CCTV

ANPR

Job description

Silverstone is seeking a Head of Security to lead strategic security operations across the venue and events, ensuring safety, compliance and exceptional fan experience. You will develop and implement security strategies, manage budgets, and partner with emergency services and regulators to uphold standards.

Reporting to the Venue Operations Director, you will oversee access control, incident response, supplier management and continuous improvement across security services, delivering world-class