We’re Hiring: Lead Security Officer!

📍 Location: Hounslow, TW4 6JG
💰 Pay: £15.68 per hour
📅 Hours: Average 42 hours per week - 4 on, 4 off days, including weekends and bank holidays
✅ Benefits: On-site parking and uniform provided
🎓 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!

Grade: 3.1 Site Based

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Security Officer to oversee security operations at a prestigious, globally recognised financial services environment. This is a high-profile site where professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail are essential. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe and secure environment, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery while supporting the continued success of a critical corporate operation🛡️

As the Lead Security Officer, you will manage on-site security personnel and take ownership of day-to-day operations, acting as the central point of contact for service delivery, performance, and reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will inspire your team, uphold the core values of integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness, and build strong working relationships with stakeholders through consistent, high-quality operational oversight.

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

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Ensure all personnel under your supervision have completed the appropriate site training and hold a valid SIA licence or LDN to meet industry requirements
• Monitor and manage the appearance and behaviour of all security personnel, taking remedial action in line with the company policy and procedures
• Report all incidents in compliance with customer and company policy and procedures
• Assist the Security Management Team in developing and sharing best practices and using systems and tool to improve service effectiveness
• Be fully conversant with operational functions including Access Control, CCTV Detection, and Alarm Systems, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting
• Assist the Site Manager with any reasonable or practical request
• Monitor faults with security related equipment, ensuring they are reported correctly

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.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• A valid SIA licence (security guard or door supervisor)
• Previous experience in a team leading or supervisory role is highly desirable
• Previous data centre experience is desirable but not essential
• Flexibility to work days, weekends and bank holidays
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

Opportunity: We see potential in every person and situation.
People: We open our eyes to all that’s good.
Purpose: We make your world a safer place.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your 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

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.