Gallery Security Services Manager based in London. Salary: £46,671 per annum. Contractual hours: 35 hours, with benefits. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The National Gallery is recruiting an experienced and proactive Gallery Security Services Manager to play a key role in delivering a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, contractors, and world-class collection. This is an exciting opportunity for a security professional who combines operational expertise with strong leadership, analytical thinking, and a commitment to excellent service. The Role Reporting to the Health, Safety and Fire Risk Manager, you will support the delivery of security services across the Gallery, ensuring that security policies, procedures, and standards are consistently applied. You will oversee contracted security providers, maintain specialist security systems, support incident management and investigations, and contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations. Working closely with internal teams, contractors, emergency services, and external stakeholders, you will help ensure that the Gallery remains compliant with relevant security requirements while maintaining an exceptional visitor experience. The Person You will be a confident and professional security manager with experience operating in a complex, public-facing environment. This role operates within a 7-day rota and will require weekend working, with occasional out-of-hours support as operational needs dictate. If you are passionate about security, operational excellence, and helping protect one of the UK's most important cultural assets while delivering an outstanding visitor experience, we would love to hear from you. Applications close 18th October 2026 *Upon application, SSR will send you a direct link to the National Gallery Portal
Gallery Security Services Manager employer: SSR Contract & Technical
At SSR Contract & Technical, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative work culture that values professional growth and development. Our Security Systems Engineers benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to work on diverse projects across multiple sites, all while providing essential services that enhance safety and security. Located in a dynamic environment, our team enjoys a supportive atmosphere that encourages innovation and teamwork.
