Loading Security Supervisor

Overview

Our Customer - Olympia. We are proud to be working with Olympia, one of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects. The £1.3 billion transformation will turn Olympia into a showcase for the remarkable and the extraordinary. The transformed destination will add new spaces alongside its existing heritage halls, including British Airways ARC, a new 3,800-capacity live music venue managed by AEG Presents;

the British Airways Theatre, London’s largest purpose-built theatre in almost 50 years, managed by Trafalgar Entertainment and The Shubert Organization; two hotels operated by citizen

M and Hyatt Regency; 30 restaurants, bars and eateries;
Wetherby Pembridge, a new co-educational senior school; a boutique gym by 1

Rebel, 550,000 sq. ft of offices boasting some of the largest terraces in London, as well as new public spaces for visitors to enjoy.

About Olympia and the project details are provided for context in relation to this role.

The Logistics Supervisor at Olympia is responsible for the effective management and leadership of the Logistics Security Officers, ensuring the safety and security of the logistics and loading bay area. This role involves overseeing daily operations, coordinating team activities, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and acting as the primary point of contact for logistics security matters. The Supervisor will foster a culture of professionalism, service excellence, and continuous improvement within the team.

As part of a skilled team of SIA licensed security and customer service professionals, you will be motivated, approachable, flexible, and dependable. You will demonstrate service excellence through all interactions with stakeholders, including our customer, resident businesses, and members of the public. This role is about more than just security; it’s about making a difference through supporting our customers in their local community.

Providing a warm welcome, reassuring presence, and creating a safe environment for all.

• Friendly, approachable, and professional in all interactions.
• Keen to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Experienced in supervising a small team.
• At least 18 years old – licence requirement by the Security Industry Authority.
• Punctual, dependable, flexible, and assured.
• Ideally SIA Guarding or Door Supervision licence holders.
• SIA CCTV licence holders.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts covering days, nights and weekends.

• Team Leadership & Supervision – Lead, motivate, and support the team of Logistics Security Officers, ensuring high standards of performance and conduct; coordinate shift schedules, manage attendance, and oversee daily deployment of officers; provide coaching, training, and ongoing development to team members; conduct regular briefings and debriefings to ensure effective communication and operational readiness.
• Operational Oversight – Oversee access control, vehicle screening, and goods movement within the loading bay ensuring chain of custody integrity; ensure compliance with estate security protocols, including ANPR, CCTV, and visitor management systems; monitor and review incident reports, logs, and handover notes for accuracy and completeness; coordinate high-risk or high-value deliveries, implementing enhanced security measures as required.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Liaise with delivery personnel, contractors, facilities teams, tenant representatives, and the Control Room to ensure smooth logistics operations; manage coordination of high-risk or high-value deliveries with enhanced security measures as required; act as escalation point for incidents, emergencies, or operational challenges in the loading bay; represent the security team in meetings with Olympia management and other stakeholders.
• Health, Safety & Compliance – Enforce health and safety protocols, including vehicle movement control, pedestrian segregation, and PPE compliance; lead emergency response efforts in the loading bay, coordinating with emergency services as needed; support audits, compliance checks, and investigations by providing documentation and…