Senior Security Manager - Wembley Stadium

The FA are excited to be searching for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Security Manager to join the Wembley Stadium team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the contractual performance, budget management and daily operations of the stadium's outsourced 24/7 security provision. The successful candidate will also support the Head of Crowd Safety and Security in assessing security risks and vulnerabilities, and in implementing effective mitigation measures in line with the requirements of a Tier 1 venue and the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.

What will you be doing?

• Working with our 24/7 security provider, ensure appropriate physical security, visible presence, access control measures and surveillance are in place to protect the Wembley Stadium property, staff and visitors.
• Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments and subsequent action plans for Wembley Stadium, including the physical building, access points, CCTV, control measures, and personnel to ensure the highest levels of safety, security and service.
• Support the Head of Crowd Safety and Security and Senior Deputy Safety Officer in liaising with the Metropolitan Police Service, counter terrorism agencies and local stakeholders to ensure we have appropriate crime and security mitigation measures and the best possible response to threats to our Tier 1 venue.
• Work in collaboration with the Event Managers, Event Owners, stadium contractors, FA staff and stakeholders to develop robust event day and BAU security plans, ensuring the highest levels of visitor experience at Wembley Stadium.
• Ensuring high-quality pre-event briefing notes and post-event reports are produced.
• Support the Head of Crowd Safety and Security in promoting a security culture at Wembley Stadium, including staff and contractor inductions, regular security-minded internal communications, e-learning and table‑top exercises.
• Create an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment that reinforces the company values and culture, ensuring the acquisition, retention and development of talent.
• Manage with the site recce for any protected person or VIP visits, including the operational delivery on event days and during BAU hours.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the stadium and FA Group changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well‑being can be maintained.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

• Recent experience in a Security Management role in a high‑profile and high‑footfall public venue/stadium/arena/events.
• Experience in managing large security contracts.
• Experience in developing successful and meaningful relationships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Experience in day‑to‑day budget management and identifying cost efficiencies.
• Experience in CCTV management and monitoring, and an understanding of emerging technologies that would develop the Stadium Security capabilities.
• Understanding of GDPR.
• Flexible approach to working hours - the role will include a need to work event days.
• Experience of working on one's own initiative.

Beneficial to have:

• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Understanding of the Equality Act in relation to disability discrimination issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 software and services, including Office suite, Teams and SharePoint.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world‑class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high‑performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well‑being.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave (based on a full‑time, permanent contract).
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.