Team Leader

Location: London, EC1A 2FD

Pay: £16.55 per hour

Hours: 42 hours per week working 4 on, 4 off, nights only

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!

As a Security Team Leader, you will oversee Controllers and Security Officers while ensuring exceptional visitor service across the exhibition, building, staff, and visitor spaces. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment, upholding high standards of professionalism, and protecting the integrity of the site at all times.

The Security Team Leader will supervise daily operations, ensuring compliance with procedures, policies, and legal requirements, including data protection and health and safety legislation. You will also provide hands-on operational support, act as a point of contact outside of standard hours when required, and take the lead during incidents, ensuring effective response, escalation, and resolution.

This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Team Leader where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Security Officers and Controllers, ensuring adherence to procedures, policies and legal requirements including the Data Protection Act and Health and Safety at Work Act
• Provide operational support and act as a point of contact after hours as needed, taking the lead during incidents and ensuring effective management and escalation of emergencies
• Respond to incidents in back-of-house areas and manage alarm activations effectively
• Ensure effective execution of duties such as patrols, CCTV monitoring and emergency response
• Immediately inform emergency services during major incidents, contact relevant management representatives, and take necessary actions per assignment instructions
• Coordinate daily post rotations, including task assignments and breaks. Conduct regular visits to posts to monitor performance and welfare
• Plan and deliver activities and services to specified standards to meet expectations

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

• A valid SIA licence
• Team leader/supervisor experience
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
• First aid trained
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken

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.