Job Description:

Operations Manager / Area Manager – Security

Licenced Venues & Night-Time Economy

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Area Manager to join our client's growing security management team.

This is a hands-on operational role overseeing security services within the licensed venue and night-time economy sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing personnel, maintaining client relationships, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional service standards across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff rostering and scheduling
• Site surveys and operational planning
• Recruitment and onboarding of security personnel
• Vetting and compliance checks
• Risk assessments and site-specific documentation
• Incident reporting and investigation management
• Managing grievances and disciplinary procedures
• Client liaison and relationship management
• Welfare and performance management of security teams
• Ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance
• Supporting operational requirements across days, nights and weekends

The ideal candidate will be:

• Have a minimum of 1 year of experience within a similar management role.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A strong people manager with proven leadership skills
• Able to prioritise workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Calm, professional and decisive when dealing with reactive situations
• Confident handling of investigations, incidents and personnel matters
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Experienced within the licensed venue, hospitality or night-time economy sectors (desirable)

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Dynamic and varied working environment
• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing business

If you have the operational expertise, leadership skills and drive to succeed in a challenging but rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion.