Head of Security -
Liverpool At
Liverpool Experience Campus, we create unforgettable experiences, and we’re looking for a Head of Security to take the lead in keeping them safe.
Our award-winning waterfront events campus – home to the M&S Bank Arena, Exhibition Centre and Convention Centre – welcomes over a million visitors each year for an exciting mix of international, national, and regional events.
From major televised productions and political conferences to global association gatherings, arena shows, and public exhibitions, this is a unique opportunity to lead security operations across a diverse, high-profile, and dynamic portfolio.
Join us as Head of Security at
Liverpool Experience Campus!Company Benefits We are an award-winning, world-class venue where our people are at the heart of everything that we do.
Recognition and reward are of huge importance to us at
Liverpool Experience Campus, and just some of the benefits staff can enjoy including: An enhanced holiday scheme which increases with length of service.
An excellent pension scheme is available.
Access to a premium health care policy, which includes an employee assistant line, contributions towards a wide range of medical costs, such as dental and optical and staff discounts.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes.
An excellent occupational sick pay scheme.
Free onsite parking right in the heart of the city centre.
Employee Reward Platform.
A dedicated wellbeing strategy to support staff when at work.25 Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site.
Liverpool Experience Campus is a place where you can truly make a difference.
Some of the wonderful things The
Liverpool Experience Campus have achieved / continue to work towards: Disability Confident Employer Sunflower Friendly Business Member of the Fair Employment Charter Real Living Wage employer Social value impact plan – last year we contributed over £6.4m Green Meeting’s Gold Standard Sustainability Strategy Positively influencing biodiversity – in the grounds of our campus, we have 3 beehives Carbon Neutral Campus Accessibility Strategy Access Able Guide About the Role As Head of Security, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of security across
Liverpool Experience Campus.
Reporting to the Director – Operations and Venue Management, you will be responsible for both daily security event and campus operations and bespoke planning for major live events.
Key responsibilities include: Managing the group-wide security function, ensuring a safe and welcoming experience across all venues.
Leading a team of internal managers and outsourced providers, delivering professional, risk-based security and stewarding aligned to event profiles.
Planning for and overseeing security delivery for events of varying scale – from international delegations and televised events to large-scale exhibitions, concerts, and national conferences.
Acting as Incident Manager for high-profile events and working closely with emergency services, local authorities, and partner organisations.
Maintaining and reviewing security protocols, emergency procedures, risk assessments and deployment models to always ensure compliance and readiness.
Managing contracts, budgets, and performance standards for key security-related services (including control room operations, screening, ingress / egress, CCTV, and alarms).
Driving continuous improvement through innovation, customer service focus, and strong leadership.
About You We are looking for an experienced operational leader who can manage high-footfall environments with confidence and clarity.
You will have: A strong background in managing venue or event security operations – ideally across both day-to-day and major event contexts.
Experience of building and managing strong external relationships with key stakeholders across the region and the industry.
Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate teams and maintain exacting standards.
Proven contract management experience, including performance monitoring and compliance.
A calm, solution-focused mindset with the ability to manage critical incidents and complex operational challenges.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of UK security legislation, national protocols, and industry best practice, with the ability to apply this at an organisational level.
Join us at
Liverpool Experience Campus and be part of something extraordinary.
Please note, we may close this vacancy before the stated closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the position.
Therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Closing Date: 26 April 2026 Interview Date: Date TBCEquality, Diversity and Inclusion
Liverpool Experience Campus know the value of having a diverse and representative team across our organisation.
We promote equal opportunities and are committed to having an inclusive work force where everybody feels respected, are treated fairly and diversity is celebrated.
As such we strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all members of the community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
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