Area Manager

Area Manager

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Cavendish Search & Selection

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Oversee security services in licensed venues and manage a dynamic team.
  • Company: Join a growing security management team in the night-time economy sector.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for career advancement.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to work days, nights, and weekends.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring safety and exceptional service across multiple sites.
  • Qualifications: 1 year of management experience and strong leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 Β£ per year.

Operations Manager / Area Manager for a growing security management team. This is a hands-on operational role overseeing security services within the licensed venue and night-time economy sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing personnel, maintaining client relationships, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional service standards across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Staff rostering and scheduling
  • Site surveys and operational planning
  • Recruitment and onboarding of security personnel
  • Vetting and compliance checks
  • Risk assessments and site-specific documentation
  • Incident reporting and investigation management
  • Managing grievances and disciplinary procedures
  • Client liaison and relationship management
  • Welfare and performance management of security teams
  • Ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance
  • Supporting operational requirements across days, nights and weekends

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Have a minimum of 1 year of experience within a similar management role.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • A strong people manager with proven leadership skills
  • Able to prioritise workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Calm, professional and decisive when dealing with reactive situations.

Area Manager employer: Cavendish Search & Selection

Join our dynamic security management team as an Area Manager, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture that values your contributions. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact in the licensed venue and night-time economy sector. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, this role provides a rewarding environment for those looking to advance their careers in security management.

Cavendish Search & Selection

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Cavendish Search & Selection Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Area Manager

Staff Rostering and Scheduling
Operational Planning
Recruitment and Onboarding
Vetting and Compliance Checks
Risk Assessments
Incident Reporting
Investigation Management