Duty Security Manager

📍 Tate Modern / Tate Britain, London 🕒 Full Time

Lead Security Operations at One of the World's Most Recognised Cultural Institutions

We're looking for an experienced Duty Security Manager to lead daily security operations across the Tate estate, ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment for visitors, colleagues, high-profile guests and special events.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for managing frontline security teams, responding to incidents, coordinating major events, and maintaining exceptional service standards at one of London's most iconic visitor destinations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and managing Security Officers, Leading Officers, Reception and Logistics teams
• Acting as the operational lead for daily security activity and incident management
• Ensuring staffing levels, deployments and front-of-house coverage are maintained
• Supporting the delivery of VIP visits, exhibitions, media activity and special events
• Building strong relationships with Tate stakeholders and operational teams
• Investigating incidents and producing operational reports
• Monitoring security systems and escalating faults where required
• Driving high standards of customer service, safety and security
• Coaching, developing and motivating frontline teams
• Supporting compliance with all security, health & safety and contractual requirements

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience managing security operations within a complex, customer-facing environment
• Strong people leadership and team management skills
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure
• Experience managing incidents, security systems and operational deployment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Passion for delivering exceptional visitor and customer experiences
• Flexible, proactive and solutions-focused approach

Essential Qualifications

• SIA Door Supervisor Licence
• CCTV Licence
• IOSH Qualification
• First Aid qualified (or willing to undertake training)

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting one of the UK's most prestigious cultural organisations while leading a dedicated team in a fast-paced and unique environment. No two days are the same, from managing major exhibitions and VIP visits to supporting thousands of visitors every day.

If you're an experienced security leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create a safe and welcoming experience for everyone who visits Tate.