Build Your Future, Protect What Matters.
Security is no longer just a job; it’s a profession with real career pathways, transferable skills, and opportunities to grow into leadership, specialist, and strategic roles. Whether you’re starting your career, changing direction, or looking for work with purpose, security offers a structured route to progress.
Your future in security.
Why Choose a Career in Security?
Security is a profession with real career pathways, transferable skills, and opportunities to grow into leadership, specialist, and strategic roles. Whether you’re starting your career, changing direction, or looking for work with purpose, security offers a structured route to progress.
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Clear Routes for Career Progression
Security offers defined pathways from entry-level roles through to supervisory, management, and senior positions, allowing individuals to grow as their experience and responsibility increase.
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Industry-Recognised Training & Ongoing Development
Professionals benefit from recognised qualifications and ongoing training that support compliance, confidence, and long-term career development.
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Flexible Career Options Across Multiple Sectors
Roles are available across corporate, retail, events, transport, and public environments, offering flexibility in both work settings and schedules.
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Transferable Skills for Long-Term Career Growth
Security develops key skills such as communication, leadership, and risk awareness that transfer into management, compliance, and corporate careers.
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Making a Real Impact in Communities
Security professionals help protect people and places, contributing directly to safer, more secure communities.
Career Pathways & Progression
Career Pathways & Progression
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Entry Level
Security Officer
Door Supervisor
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Supervisory Roles
Team Leader
Site Supervisor
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Management Roles
Security Manager
Operations Manager
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Senior & Specialist Roles
Head of Security
Event Safety Manager
Risk & Threat Consultant
Corporate Security Lead
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Apply for an SIA licence
GOV.UK
An SIA licence is required to work in most frontline security roles across the UK. Before applying, you must complete approved training and successfully pass background and identity checks. The official government guidance explains which licence is right for your role, the training requirements you need to meet, and the costs and steps involved in the application process. This ensures you are fully prepared and legally approved to begin your career in the security industry.
ACT Awareness eLearning
Action Counters Terrorism
All security professionals are strongly encouraged to complete ACT Awareness training, developed by UK Counter Terrorism Policing. These free eLearning courses build awareness of potential threats, teach how to identify and respond to suspicious activity, and help raise professional standards. Completing ACT training is highly valued by employers and can improve job readiness and career prospects.
Learn Basic First Aid
NHS
Basic first aid knowledge is essential in security roles and shows responsibility, confidence, and preparedness. Understanding life-saving techniques and how to respond in emergencies enables security professionals to support members of the public until help arrives. Many free or low-cost first aid courses are available, with further training often offered by employers or approved training partners.
A Career That Grows With You
Security is a sector where effort is recognised, development is encouraged, and progression is genuinely achievable. With the right mindset, training, and experience, you can build a long-term career that evolves as your skills and ambitions grow. Whether you want to lead teams, manage operations, specialise in areas such as events, risk, or corporate security, or move into consultancy or training, there is a clear pathway forward.
The industry needs the next generation of professionals. The opportunity is here.
Women in Security.
Building the Future
A Growing Place for Women
The security industry is evolving, and women are playing an increasingly important role at every level. From frontline and operational roles to leadership and specialist positions, women bring strong communication skills, sound judgement, and calm decision-making to complex environments.
Opportunity, Progression & Respect
Security offers clear career pathways, flexible working options, and genuine opportunities to progress into management, consultancy, and specialist roles. With the right training and support, women can build long-term careers that are respected, rewarding, and aligned with their ambitions.
You Belong in This Industry
If you are considering a career in security, know that your skills, perspective, and presence matter. The industry needs the next generation of professionals and women are a vital part of shaping its future.
Career Opportunities
Security Officer - Highcross Leicester
LE14AN
Competitive
An experienced Security Officer responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment at a busy shopping centre. Duties include patrols, incident response, customer service, and compliance with site procedures. Shift pattern is 4 on / 2 off with rotating day and late shifts.
Facilities Officer
Birmingham
Competitive
A permanent role based in Birmingham supporting the day-to-day operation of a higher education campus. Responsible for facilities support, health and safety checks, maintenance coordination, and ensuring a safe, well-maintained environment for staff and students.
Technical Officer
WA76PX
Competitive
A full-time, permanent onsite role based at Norton Tower Booster Station in Runcorn. Responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of technical systems to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of water services, while upholding environmental, safety, and operational standards.
Security Officer - Birmingham
Birmingham
Competitive
An on-site role responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment at a higher education campus in Birmingham. Duties include access control, patrols, incident response, and providing a visible, professional presence to support the safety of students, staff, and visitors.
Security Officer - Hotel
E16JQ
Competitive
A customer-facing security role based at a premium hotel on Shoreditch High Street. Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of guests, staff, and property while maintaining a professional presence across hotel facilities including bars, restaurants, and event spaces.
Security Officer 36hrs - Shopstop Clapham Junction, London
SW111RU
Competitive
A frontline security role responsible for delivering high standards of security and customer service at a busy retail site in Clapham Junction. Reporting to site management and team leaders, the role focuses on site safety, incident response, and maintaining a professional, visible presence for customers and visitors.
Security Officer 50hrs - Midsummer Place
MK93GB
Competitive
A full-time security role responsible for supporting the Security Manager in delivering high standards of site security and customer service. Acting as the public face of the security team, the role focuses on maintaining a safe environment, responding to incidents, and providing a professional, approachable presence for visitors and stakeholders.