What security jobs are available in Birmingham?

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies in Birmingham across the Bullring and Grand Central retail, the NEC exhibition centre, Broad Street and Brindleyplace nightlife, Birmingham Airport, HS2 and major construction sites, Mailbox and Paradise corporate district, and manufacturing and logistics facilities across the West Midlands. Roles include door supervisor positions, security guard roles, CCTV operator jobs and close protection opportunities. Every role requires a valid SIA licence.

What is BS7858 vetting and do I need it for security jobs in Birmingham?

BS7858 is the British Standard for vetting individuals working in security environments. It requires a verified 5-year employment and address history with no unexplained gaps. Most security employers in Birmingham require BS7858 vetting. UKSecurityJobs candidates complete their full BS7858-ready profile before applying for any role.

How do I register for security jobs in Birmingham?

Register free at UKSecurityJobs, complete your BS7858-ready profile including your SIA licence details, employment history, address history and reference contacts. Your licence will be verified within 24 hours. Once verified, you can apply for security vacancies in Birmingham and across the UK with a single click.

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Security Jobs in Birmingham

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies in Birmingham — the UK's second city and a major hub for security employment. Every role requires a valid SIA licence. Register once and apply to multiple Birmingham employers without filling in another application form.

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Why Security Work in Birmingham?

Birmingham is the UK's second city and one of its largest security employment markets. The Bullring and Grand Central generate extensive retail security and CCTV demand. The NEC — one of Europe's largest exhibition centres — drives major event security recruitment across its packed calendar. Broad Street and Brindleyplace power Birmingham's night-time economy, requiring large numbers of SIA-licensed door supervisors. Birmingham Airport and the HS2 construction corridor create roles in transport and construction security. The Mailbox, Paradise and Brindleyplace business districts add strong demand for corporate security officers, access control and static guards across the city's growing office estate.

Every vacancy listed on UKSecurityJobs requires a valid SIA licence. Employers on this platform have been verified before they can post a role — and every candidate has a complete, BS7858-ready profile including verified employment history, full address history and reference contacts ready to go.

Door Supervisor Jobs Birmingham

Licensed premises, events and retail security roles requiring an SIA Door Supervisor licence.

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Security Guard Jobs Birmingham

Static guarding, corporate, retail and construction site roles requiring an SIA Security Guard licence.

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CCTV Operator Jobs Birmingham

Control room and public space surveillance roles requiring an SIA CCTV (PSS) licence.

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Close Protection Jobs Birmingham

Personal protection and specialist security roles requiring an SIA Close Protection licence.

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Also see security jobs near Birmingham: Manchester · Coventry · Nottingham

Security Jobs in Birmingham — Frequently Asked Questions

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies across the West Midlands with Birmingham as the primary hub. Retail security and CCTV operator roles are in high demand at the Bullring, Grand Central and Birmingham's major shopping centres. Door supervisor vacancies are plentiful across Broad Street's nightlife strip and Brindleyplace entertainment venues. The NEC regularly recruits event security personnel for major exhibitions and concerts. Birmingham Airport generates year-round demand for passenger-facing and airside security officers. Corporate guarding roles are available across the Mailbox, Paradise and Brindleyplace office districts. Birmingham's manufacturing base and the HS2 construction corridor also drive consistent demand for construction site security. Every vacancy requires a valid SIA licence.

Yes. All front-line security roles in the UK require a valid SIA licence issued by the Security Industry Authority. Depending on the role, you will need a Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV Operator (PSS) or Close Protection licence. UKSecurityJobs verifies every candidate's licence against the public SIA register before their profile goes live to employers.

BS7858 is the mandatory vetting standard across Birmingham's security sector. The standard requires a full verified 5-year employment history with no unexplained gaps, a complete address history, right to work documentation and criminal record disclosure. In Birmingham, BS7858 compliance is strictly enforced by NEC venue operators, Birmingham Airport security contractors and corporate estate managers across the Mailbox and Paradise districts. Retail security employers at the Bullring also require full vetting compliance before officers start. HS2 and major construction sites in the city additionally require enhanced clearance for site security personnel. UKSecurityJobs candidates complete their full BS7858-ready profile — covering employment history, addresses and reference contacts — before applying for any Birmingham role, giving employers a significant head start.

Security pay rates in Birmingham vary by role, employer, shift pattern and experience level. Every job listing on UKSecurityJobs displays the pay rate before you apply — there are no hidden rates or bait-and-switch listings. For a full breakdown of current rates by licence type and region, see the UKSecurityJobs Salary Guide.

Register free at UKSecurityJobs and complete your profile — it takes approximately 20 minutes and covers your SIA licence details, employment history, address history and reference contacts. Your SIA licence will be verified within 24 hours. Once verified, you can apply for security vacancies in Birmingham and anywhere in the UK with a single click, without having to fill in another application form.

Yes. Security companies in Birmingham and across the UK can register as employers and post verified security vacancies on the platform. All applications come from SIA-licensed, BS7858-ready candidates — no unsuitable applicants, no unlicensed candidates and no time wasters. Register your company here.