Annual Salary
£25,000 to £38,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Security managers supervise the security workforce that protects an organisation's buildings and keeps staff and visitors safe.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: days / nights / weekends; on a rota
There will be
0.2% fewer Security manager jobs in 2027.
In your day-to-day duties you may:
You may need to wear a uniform.
You could work in an office, in a control room or visit sites.
You can get into this job through:
You can do a security first line manager advanced apprenticeship.
Most people following this route have:
You can start as a security officer and become a team supervisor. You can then move into security management through on-the-job training and promotion.
You can apply directly for security management jobs if you've got previous experience in the security industry. You'll also need a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.
Skills gained through experience of managing a team in organisations like the armed forces, police or prison service may also be useful.
You'll need to:
You can join the International Professional Security Association for training and development opportunities.
You could become an area security manager, with responsibility for offices, shops or other facilities across a region.
You might specialise as a consultant, advising businesses on certain types of security, for example close protection, anti-terror measures or conflict management.
You could also set up your own security recruitment agency, or work for companies that develop and sell security systems, like biometrics or surveillance equipment.
You'll need: