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Job Description - Assistant Security Manager

SCOTTISH EVENT CAMPUS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role: Assistant Security Manager

Reports to: Security Manager

Location: Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, site-based role

Role Summary

To support the Security Manager in the planning, implementation, and management of all security operations for events, ensuring the safety and security of all Team Members and visitors. This role ensures that security procedures and safety protocols are effectively planned, communicated and enforced in line with legislation, licensing and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Event Security & Safety Planning and Coordination

  • Support the Security Manager in building a secure and enjoyable environment for all stakeholders, prioritising their safety and security at all times.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of an effective security and counter-terrorism management system (including strategy, structure, procedures, and training plans), ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy and resilience/incident response plans.
  • Conducting briefings, confirming security protocols, ensuring adequate staffing and CCTV coverage, and addressing any special requirements unique to the event.
  • Contribute to the SEC’s counter-terrorism planning efforts and support liaison with agencies such as Police Scotland and the appointed CT-SECO when required.

On-Site Operations

  • Lead in the deployment of security related technology and digital processes into event delivery by selecting the adequate resource for the execution of an effective operation.
  • Monitor and review operational event activities including deployments, crowd management plans, safety checks, access control, incident recording and intruder detection.
  • Undertake an operational delivery role, as required to support the Event Management Team, wider Event Safety & Security team and partner agencies in delivering and effective event security operation.
  • Collaborate closely with the SEC’s Security Control Room Operations Team and Team Leaders to coordinate all security related aspects of event delivery.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work in collaboration with our Event Management Team Members to plan and review event deployments to ensure that all required security functions for events are met and delivered in line with the events risk profile and the client’s needs.
  • Work in collaboration with the SEC Security Manager and the Stewarding Providers’ Contract Manager to support a clear and effective security strategy for all events held on Campus. 
  • Undertake scheduled meetings with Contractual and Operational Management for the Stewarding Provider to plan operational requirements.

Compliance & Regulation

  • Assist in the ongoing review and implementation of the SEC’s Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessment and contribute to the delivery of the campus’ Hostile Vehicle Mitigation strategy.
  • Ensure all event security operations are conducted in compliance with relevant legislation and best practices, including GDPR.
  • Promote a proactive and cost-conscious approach to event security provision in line with operational and budgetary goals.

Staff Training and Briefing

  • Line Manage a small team of staff within the security strand of the Event Safety & Security Department with a focus on operational delivery.
  • Review industry requirements, trends and innovations and create in house training courses to deliver to colleagues on security related themes.
  • Commit to professional development to build on industry knowledge and adapt to trends within the market.

Data Management

  • A focus on contract management and the collation of data to support the management of contractual key performance indicators (KPI’s).
  • Data and dashboard management to ensure that all departmental reports, audits and analytics are captured to ensure the smooth running of the function.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong relationship building skills with multiple teams and agencies.
  • Team Player with a positive and friendly attitude.
  • Knowledge of Security operations, deployments and industry technologies in the event sector.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven experience of working in a similar role & environment.
  • Level 4 Spectator Safety Management (desirable but not essential).
  • Level 5 Crowd Management (desirable but not essential).
  • Door Supervisor (DS) SIA Licence.
  • Client side, contract management experience in an event setting (essential).
  • Experience working in a busy event industry environment and the drive to deliver in a variety of event types.
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