Senior Security Manager - Retail Centre Operations

Highcross Shopping Centre; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Highcross Shopping Centre invites applications for a Security Manager to take overall operational management of the Security Team in Leicester. The role requires decisive leadership and a proven track record in managing security within retail or related sectors.

You will lead a large multifunctional team, develop the service model in line with strategic objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, and build strong relationships with external agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in business continuity planning and event delivery.
• Ability to build and inspire security teams.
• Strong data protection understanding.
• Financially astute with commercial focus.
• Experience with incident planning and management.
• Full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the security team to deliver high‑standard security services.
• Manage all security and safety, emergency planning and data protection compliance.
• Provide security knowledge and support for the centre.
• Maintain security documentation and policies.
• Review incidents and produce reporting.
• Forge relationships with police and regulatory bodies.
• Attend management meetings and report KPI and performance.
• Ensure budget adherence and contribute to future budgets.
• Lead security meetings and coordinate with HR.

Skills

Team leadership

Security management

Business continuity planning

Data protection compliance

Intelligence gathering

Budget management

IT systems knowledge

Driving licence

Job description

Highcross Shopping Centre invites applications for a Security Manager to take overall operational management of the Security Team in Leicester. The role requires decisive leadership and a proven track record in managing security within retail or related sectors.

You will lead a large multifunctional team, develop the service model in line with strategic objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, and build strong relationships with external agencies.