Security Area Manager - Manchester Events

Position: Security Area Manager - Events Manchester

Salary: £30,013 per annum

Schedule:  40 hours per week

Location:  Office Unit 2, FGH Security, Empress Business Center, 380 Chester Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 9EA

Closing Date: 02/05/2025

At FGH Security we pride ourselves in our core values, they guide everything we do. We are an organisation that believes in "Looking After Our Team", "Giving Something Back" and striving to "Be Great Today, better tomorrow".

We are looking for a new Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of venues in Manchester and surrounding areas.

Experience working with events at a senior level such as a Head of Security, Area or Operations manager is essential for this role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of different venues within the sports and live music sector in line with client requirements.
• Attending weekly meetings with clients and stakeholders, as well conducting as regular site visits/ audits.
• Plan and deliver events alongside clients and internal team.
• Support the recruitment team with regular interviews and induction days.
• Create and maintain a skills matrix for each site with up-to-date training records.
• Team scheduling and resourcing.
• Line manage team members from the events north region, focusing on mentoring, coaching and development.
• Work alongside the current Contract and Area Managers to ensure best practice is delivered to all.
• Monthly reviews of the risk assessments and assignment instructions to ensure the team is working in a safe environment.
• Identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with the events sector to expand our portfolio.

Requirements:

• SIA Door Supervisor or Close Protection Licence.
• Experience working in a Head of Security, Area or Operations Manager role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in various software tools, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.

Preferred Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in event security management.
• Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Spectator safety.
• Level 5 Award in Crowd Safety Management.
• Driving Licence.

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week (evenings and weekends required).
• 60% office based, 40% front-line work.

Reports to:

Operations Manager.

About FGH Security

We were founded in 2003 with the aim of raising the standards in the UK Private Security Industry.

Our primary mission is KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE across multiple industry sectors whilst looking after our people and constantly striving to improve both the employee and customer experience.

We are proud to be innovators, with a culture of improvement, learning and career progression for everyone within the business.

FGH Benefits and Welfare

Our core values define all our actions and guide our decisions in all aspects of Keeping People Safe.

Our first and most important value is Look After The Team, our biggest asset is our people.

Just a few of the ways we support our team:

• Instant access to wages: you can draw on up to 50% of earnt salary before payday
• Latest software: Making shift scheduling, team communications, and access to documents/payslips easier and user friendly
• Discounts in high street retailers, gyms, and more
• Access to financial guidance
• Our training never stops: We are an accredited training provider. Our team can access a variety of courses, qualifications, and progression opportunities. Many of our head office and operations managers are homegrown talent
• Varied deployments across multiple industry sectors
• ACS Accredited
• MIND Employer
• Real Living Wage Employer

FGH Security is committed to the fair treatment of its team members, potential team members and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.