Security Team Leader

The Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing Plans – including our family-friendly maternity policy.
• Flexible financial support with instant access to earned and authorised wages.
• Benefits for all – vouchers, discounts and rewards for shopping, eating out, cinema tickets, gym membership and plenty of others to help you save money every day.
• Full induction, ongoing training, and structured career development to help you thrive in your role.
• Quality kit and uniform – so you feel comfortable and can perform your role effectively.
• Fully funded SIA top-up training from our own team of in-house trainers.
• Employee Assistance Program – supporting your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing at all times.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £100 for every person you refer who starts with us.
• Long service and recognition awards - celebrating your achievements.

We’re looking a motivated, approachable, and dependable Security Supervisor to join our team. We’re proud to support a diverse workforce and welcome applications from women and people from all walks of life. This role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to build a fulfilling career in security. Join our team and help to make a positive impact.

• A valid SIA Door Supervisor and CCTV licence – both are essential.
• At least one year’s experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Previous experience working within a busy events environment.
• A friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A positive attitude and commitment to supporting a successful team culture.
• A punctual, dependable and flexible approach to work.
• The confidence to remain calm and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role is required for this role but what’s just as important is your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

We will provide all the training and support you need to succeed. Our goal is to help you to become a valued member of the Carlisle team.

• Overseeing a team of Security Officers.
• Offering guidance, information, and a friendly face as a first point of contact for customers and for your team.
• Ensuring the team are following SOP's and being accountable for KPI delivery.
• Ensuring the safety and security of colleagues and customers, providing a sense of assurance.
• Being a smart, approachable, and proactive presence as a security supervisor representative, leading by example.
• Managing and responding to incidents effectively while remaining calm under pressure.
• Conducting security patrols, managing access points, and deterring unauthorised activity.
• Building strong relationships as part of a supportive and professional team.
• Managing search teams for persons and bags at entry points.
• Liaising with the client’s Safety Officer and attending pre-event briefings.

This role is about more than just security. It’s about making a difference through supporting our customers in your local community. Providing a warm welcome, reassuring presence, and creating a safe environment for all.

We’re proud to work with some of the UK’s most iconic brands. Our venues, include Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, and BBC Studio Works. Join over 5,000 team members delivering security, events, cleaning, and facilities services across the UK.

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from parents returning to work, career changers, and those with a passion for making a difference.

At Carlisle, Equality, diversity, and inclusion is a core focus in all areas of employment. This includes recruitment and selection, training and development, and promotion. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We judge all candidates solely on merit and ability. We employ amazing individuals from all races, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. We have a culture where employees can feel appreciated and valued s culture is free from unlawful or unfair discrimination and values diversity.

We always treat each other fairly and with dignity and respect. Creating an environment where we can all do something amazing for the company and ourselves.