Area Manager - Security

  • Cavendish Search & Selection
  • Oldbury, West Midlands
  • Jun 11, 2026
Full time

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.