Security Supervisor - East London

Description This; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible Benefits

Performance bonus

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Global Banking School Ltd is seeking a Security Supervisor to oversee campus security, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff, students, and visitors. This role requires strong leadership in security operations, adherence to safety protocols, and effective incident management.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in security environments and be proficient in security systems. Attractive benefits include 25 days annual leave and various employee perks.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a security or facilities management role.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and lead in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of risk management and incident investigation best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Security Officers.
• Oversee the daily deployment of security personnel across the campus.
• Monitor and operate security systems including CCTV and alarms.

Skills

Supervisory experience in security or facilities management

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in operating security systems

Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

SIA CCTV licence

Job description

Our Vision:Changing Lives through Education

The Role:The Security Supervisor is responsible for leading the security shifts across GBS campus, to ensure the safety, security, wellbeing of staff, students and visitors. This role combines operational leadership with hands‑on security duties, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, internal policies, and industry best practice. The postholder will also act as the first point of escalation for incidents, coordinate emergency responses, and maintain a welcoming yet secure campus environment.

What the role involves:

• Lead, motivate, mentor and supervise a team of Security Officers, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and operational procedures.
• Oversee the daily deployment and provide supervision of security personnel across the campus, ensuring all shifts are adequately staffed.
• Assist Facilities Manager in all duties related to buildings, assets, staff, students, visitors security.
• Monitor and operate security systems including CCTV (limited), Access Control, Fire and intruder alarms; ensure prompt response to activations, faults, and incidents.
• Ensure completeness of scheduled security patrols and inspections, addressing hazards and breaches immediately.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of incident reports, patrol logs, and compliance documentation.
• Data collection and preparation of the KPI Reports.
• Maintain and if required update security Standard Operating Procedures and ensure all staff adhere to them.
• Oversee and audit key control systems, ensuring traceability and security.

About You:

• Proven supervisory experience in a security or facilities management role.
• Strong communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in operating and monitoring security systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding, Health & Safety, relevant legislation and emergency protocols.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and lead in crisis situations.
• SIA CCTV licence.
• Experience in higher education or multi‑site environments.
• Knowledge of risk management and incident investigation best practice.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship and will require a DBS!

About Us

GEDU Global Education is a dynamic and innovative group of education providers.

Across our institutions, programmes are designed to have a direct impact on the lives of our students, apprentices and trainees; to equip them with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary for success in their chosen field.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25833
• Posting Date 06/18/2026, 01:26 PM
• Apply Before 07/17/2026, 11:00 PM
• Degree Level No Formal Education
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 153 – 159 Bow Road, London, Greater London, E3 2SE, GB;
• Import Building, London, E14 2BE, GB
• Organization Global Banking School Ltd, Global Banking School Ltd, GEDU