Security Manager in City of London

Salary: £47,268 + Service Charge

About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars:

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is located next to Blackfriars Station in the heart of the City of London, within walking distance of St Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern and the South Bank. This Grade II listed five-star hotel stands on the historic site of King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace and features 205 stylish guestrooms and suites along with versatile meeting and event spaces. Dining experiences include NYnLON, a sophisticated yet relaxed bistro bringing the flavours of New York dining culture to London with East Coast classics and seasonal produce, and Leaf and Cane, a vibrant late night bar with live sports screenings, karaoke nights, a dynamic calendar of social events, premium beers and a lively social atmosphere. Colleagues have the opportunity to work in a distinctive historic setting while welcoming both international business travellers and leisure guests to central London.

Duties and responsibilities related to the Security Manager role:

• Lead the day-to-day security operations of the hotel, ensuring the protection of guests, colleagues, and assets while maintaining a safe, hazard-free environment.
• Oversee and ensure effective patrol strategies across guest floors, public and back-of-house areas, including regular audits of security coverage and standards.
• Manage and oversee all investigations relating to incidents, loss, theft or damage, ensuring thorough reporting, resolution and preventative measures are implemented.
• Develop and monitor access control procedures, including identification systems, contractor management and visitor protocols.
• Ensure robust perimeter security and control of unauthorised access, promoting a professional and guest-focused approach at all entry points.
• Take ownership of fire safety compliance, including regular audits of fire equipment, evacuation procedures, and ensuring all issues are promptly resolved.
• Lead emergency response planning, including first aid readiness, incident management and team training to certificate standards.
• Drive a culture of safety and security awareness across the hotel through training, coaching and collaboration with all departments.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced Security Manager, ideally with a background in hospitality or a similar environment. You will hold a valid SIA licence, have strong leadership and communication skills, and a solid understanding of health & safety and security procedures. A calm, professional approach and the ability to handle incidents effectively are essential.

Benefits you will enjoy as a Security Manager:

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide.
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant.
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary.
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide.

At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Guided by our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing, we create an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow. With more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive resorts across over 80 countries, Hyatt offers opportunities to build your career within a global hospitality company featured in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Next steps: Apply today for this role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!