Group Director of Security, London Based
The Group Director of Security is a senior strategic leader responsible for security, emergency management, public safety, and health & safety compliance across a major mixed-use and entertainment district in London.
The role oversees security across high-profile public spaces, live venues, and frequent events attracting millions of visitors annually. It ensures a consistent, estate-wide approach to safety while balancing landlord responsibilities with the operational and creative needs of venues and tenants.
This position leads the development and delivery of security strategies, risk management frameworks, and emergency planning. It provides expert advice to senior leadership on threat assessment, crisis response, and public safety, while overseeing daily security operations and major event planning.
A key aspect of the role is collaboration—working closely with internal teams, tenants, contractors, and external partners including police, emergency services, and regulators—to deliver a unified, proactive, and future-focused approach to security.
Responsibilities Include:
Lead 24/7 estate-wide security operations across venues and public areas
Develop and implement security, risk, and health & safety strategies
Oversee event security planning and crowd management
Manage security teams, contractors, and performance standards
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and safety requirements
Act as senior advisor on security risk, crisis management, and mitigation
Build strong partnerships with stakeholders, tenants, and emergency services
Lead emergency response planning and act as Incident Commander when required
Drive continuous improvement through audits, reporting, and best practice
Ideal Candidate Profile
Significant senior leadership experience in security, public safety, or emergency management within complex, high-footfall environments
Strong expertise in risk assessment, crowd safety, and UK regulatory frameworks
Proven ability to manage large-scale operations, events, and multi-stakeholder environments
Experience advising senior leadership and leading during major incidents
Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills
Professional qualifications in security and health & safety (e.g. CPP, NEBOSH) preferred