Security manager | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Security managers are responsible for protecting an organisation's buildings and keeping staff and visitors safe.

  • Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.  
  • Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.  
  • Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.  
  • Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment.  
  • Plan, direct, or coordinate security
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Security managers typically work around 40 to 48 hours per week.

As a Security manager you will typically work days / nights / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
26,691 GBP *
per year
25,000 GBP
38,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Security manager

  • 27,659 GBP
  • 25,936 GBP
Average salary for part-time Security manager
Average salary for full-time Security manager

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  • 14,113 GBP
  • 13,825 GBP
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Salary over time for Security manager

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 23,925 GBP
  • 24,568 GBP
  • 24,611 GBP
  • 25,792 GBP
  • 26,777 GBP
  • 27,545 GBP
  • 26,691 GBP
  • 27,307 GBP
  • 27,963 GBP
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Future outlook for Security managers

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Balanced outlook
188 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Security manager and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 60% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 15% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
  • 15% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You can apply directly for security management jobs if you've got between 2 and 5 years' experience in the security industry. You'll also need a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.

Employers may accept you if you have experience of managing a team in the armed forces, police or prison service.

You'll need:

  • knowledge of public safety and security
  • customer service skills
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
  • leadership skills
  • business management skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Things to highlight for your Security manager interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

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