Security Team Leader

We’re Hiring: Security Team Leader 

Location: London EC2A 2FA
Pay: £14.50 per Hour
Hours: Various (4 on 4 off, Days & Nights)
From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

Grade: 3.1 Site Based

As a Security Team Leader at Securitas, you’ll do more than oversee operations—you’ll inspire and guide your team to deliver exceptional service. Your leadership will create an environment where safety, professionalism, and teamwork thrive.

Whether you’re coordinating patrols, managing gatehouse operations, or being the point of contact clients rely on, as a Security Team Leader you’ll play a critical role in ensuring standards are met and exceeded. Working on behalf of one of the world’s leading aerospace and defence organisations, every shift is an opportunity to lead, develop, and make a real impact.

This isn’t just another job. It’s your chance to step into a leadership role where your expertise is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your career growth is supported every step of the way.

Job Description

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Supervise a team of Security Officers and Controllers, ensuring compliance with procedures, policies, and legal requirements.
• Ensure all team members report for duty as scheduled and escalate issues promptly.
• Act as the main point of contact during incidents and emergencies, providing operational support and leadership.
• Respond to incidents and manage alarm activations effectively.
• Coordinate daily post rotations, task assignments, and breaks; monitor team performance and welfare.
• Enforce standards of conduct, task completion, and behaviour; ensure all personnel are briefed and trained.
• Implement procedures for managing emergency situations involving fire, security, and safety.
• Plan and deliver activities and services to meet specified standards and KPIs.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and maintain liaison with Duty Managers.
• Ensure proper issuance and use of security equipment, including radios, and oversee duties such as patrols and CCTV monitoring.

Please note -The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence and CCTV Licence .
• Strong IT skills and ability to manage systems effectively.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with a strong focus on client relations.
• Ability to lead and manage contractors, third parties, and team members.
• Five-year checkable employment history or acceptable documentation for gaps.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to work shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to uphold Securitas core values: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness .
• Desirable: IOSH certification and Manual Handling Training .

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

Opportunity : We see potential in every person and situation.
People: We open our eyes to all that’s good.
Purpose : We make your world a safer place.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness , and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks -  Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter , and the Armed Forces Covenant . We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month .

Your Benefits

• STRIVE – Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans  - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan  - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work  – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers  – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare  – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy  – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan  – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA  – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live  – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit  - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.