Safety & Security Team Leader
Securitas
London, United Kingdom
•2 hours ago
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About
- Company Description
- We’re Hiring: Safety & Security Team Leader
- 📍 Location: London EC1R 3DA
- 💰 Pay: £45,000 - £48 000 (depending on experience)
- 📅 Hours: 8 - 5 Monday - Friday
- 🎓 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: 6
- See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
- As a Safety & Security Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient delivery of physical security operations and safety programs that enhance service and customer experience. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is confident in leading a team to maintain the highest standards of security and compliance.
- In this role as a Safety & Security Team Leader, you will supervise the front-of-house security team, verify adherence to security procedures and policies, and provide clear direction to ensure all requirements are met or exceeded. Working closely with colleagues, management, clients, and vendors, you will help guarantee accurate and timely delivery of services while fostering a culture of safety and professionalism.
- This isn’t just another job. It’s your chance to step into a role as a Safety and Security Team Leader where your expertise is recognised, your leadership matters, and your 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
- Lead and manage team performance, ensuring attendance, appearance, and compliance with company standards.
- Ensure team members are trained, equipped, and informed to perform duties effectively.
- Delegate tasks, monitor completion, and maintain roster coverage for uninterrupted service delivery.
- Respond to and report incidents promptly, and ensure equipment is maintained and faults escalated.
- Support operational plans and ensure service levels meet contractual KPIs.
- Provide guidance, encourage collaboration, and recognise individual contributions within the team.
- 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
- SIA licence
- Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
- The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
- Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to take ownership and work independently.
- Excellent knowledge of security operations, policies, and procedures.
- Proven ability to maintain compliance with health, safety, and security standards.
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions effectively.
- Skilled in incident investigation and managing the full lifecycle of corrective measures.
- Ability to train, motivate, and support team members, fostering collaboration and high performance.
- Competence in emergency planning and response, including recruiting and training response teams.
- 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 out 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.
- Pay Rate (UK): Annual



