Overview
Assistant Security Manager – London, EC3V – England
Lead. Protect. Make an Impact.
Are you a confident security professional ready to step into a leadership role? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where professionalism, vigilance, and teamwork matter? If so, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As an Assistant Security Manager, you’ll support the Security Manager in overseeing daily operations, leading teams on the ground, and ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and clients.
Role: Assistant Security Manager
Pay Rate: £15.61 p/h
Location: London, EC3V
Role Requirements: SIA License
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in managing and motivating security teams across shifts
- Support the planning and delivery of effective security operations
- Ensure compliance with site procedures, policies, and legal requirements
- Respond to incidents professionally and decisively
- Conduct patrols, inspections, and risk assessments
- Support training, performance monitoring, and staff development
- Act as a key point of contact in the Security Manager’s absence
About You
- Proven experience in the security industry, ideally in a supervisory role
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Calm, professional, and confident under pressure
- Excellent report-writing and attention to detail
- Valid security licence (as required by local regulations)
- Flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Supportive management and professional working environment
- A role where your leadership truly makes a difference
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Apply now and become part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and excellence in security management.
Who We Are:
Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally.
We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both”.
Why Work For Us?
Apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits.
We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning and development programmes for a career path.
To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits.
At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
