Security Area Manager - London

Position: Security Area Manager - Events & Stadiums London

Salary: £36,500 per annum

Schedule: 40 hours per week

 Location: London Office -  131-151 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 5BB

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 responsible for overseeing a portfolio of stadiums, venues and events, ensuring operation excellence, developing high-performing teams and building strong client relationships.

Strong knowledge of crowd management, event safety and security operations is essential for this role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of different stadiums, venues and events, in line with client requirements.
• Attending weekly meetings with clients and stakeholders, as well conducting as regular site visits/ audits.
• Work with the resourcing team to ensure staffing levels are achieved.
• Support the recruitment, training and development of operational teams.
• Create and maintain a skills matrix for each site with up-to-date training records.
• Line manage team members from the London Events & Stadiums region, focusing on mentoring, coaching and development.
• Monthly reviews of the risk assessments and assignment instructions to ensure the team is working in a safe environment.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, legislation, and industry best practice.
• Identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with the events sector to expand our portfolio.

Requirements:

• SIA Door Supervisor.
• Driving Licence.
• Strong knowledge of crowd management, event safety and security operations.
• Previous security experience managing large-scale events and multi-site operations.
• 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.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays in line with the events calendar.

Preferred Requirements:

• Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Spectator safety.
• Experience using workforce management and event planning systems.

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week (evenings and weekends required).

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.