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Security Operations Manager

National Galleries of Scotland
Edinburgh
2 weeks ago
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Location Edinburgh Salary £34,944 - £38,218 per annum (pay award pending) plus generous benefits Application Deadline Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Job Summary

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Fixed Term 10 months starting from 01 October 2025
On site

About the role

Do you have the skills to lead with confidence, support a large team, and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all? Are you an exceptional people manager who knows how to motivate others and deliver high standards in safety, service, and teamwork? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Security Operations Manager to join us. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of our staff, visitors, and contractors. Working in alignment with our strategic objectives, high standards, and legal requirements, you will help deliver an exceptional visitor experience at our stunning galleries in the heart of Edinburgh. This role requires substantial, proven experience managing teams in a Visitor Attraction, Retail, or Security environment.

You must be able to step in with confidence and be energised by the opportunity to motivate and inspire a team. You’ll have excellent communication and organisational skills. You will manage six Security Supervisors who along with 55 Security Attendants provide 24-hour security cover for our galleries.

You will have knowledge of Security systems, practices and confident to provide advice and guidance to colleagues and the wider management teams. It’s a busy and varied role and gives the opportunity to work with some fantastic people both internally and externally.

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Tuesday, 15July 2025.

Interviews will likely take place at the end of July 2025.Therefore please check your email for any updates.

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