What security jobs are available in Leeds?

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies in Leeds across Trinity Leeds and White Rose Centre retail, the First Direct Arena and major events, the financial and legal district around Park Row, Call Lane and Headrow nightlife venues, Leeds Bradford Airport, university campuses and student accommodation, and South Bank regeneration construction sites. 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 Leeds?

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 Leeds require BS7858 vetting. UKSecurityJobs candidates complete their full BS7858-ready profile before applying for any role.

How do I register for security jobs in Leeds?

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 Leeds and across the UK with a single click.

Security Jobs Leeds — SIA Licensed Vacancies

Security Jobs in Leeds

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies in Leeds — a fast-growing market for licensed security professionals. Every role requires a valid SIA licence. Register once and apply to multiple Leeds employers without filling in another application form.

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SIA Security Guards (Leeds Festival 2026)

Key Recruitment Ltd

Leeds £13–£13/yr

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Why Security Work in Leeds?

Leeds is one of the UK's fastest-growing cities and has a security market to match. Trinity Leeds and the White Rose Centre are major retail anchors generating significant static guarding and CCTV demand. The First Direct Arena hosts major concerts and sporting events requiring experienced event security teams. Leeds's financial district — home to large insurance, legal and financial services employers around Park Row and Wellington Street — drives demand for corporate security and access control. Call Lane, the Headrow and Boar Lane fuel the city's active night-time economy. Leeds Bradford Airport and a large student population across two universities add further security requirements.

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 Leeds

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

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Security Guard Jobs Leeds

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

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CCTV Operator Jobs Leeds

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

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Close Protection Jobs Leeds

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

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Also see security jobs near Leeds: Manchester · Sheffield · Newcastle

Security Jobs in Leeds — Frequently Asked Questions

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies across West Yorkshire with Leeds as the primary hub. Door supervisor roles are available across Call Lane's nightlife strip, Headrow and Boar Lane entertainment venues, and major concert security at the First Direct Arena. Static guarding and CCTV operator positions are in demand at Trinity Leeds, the White Rose Centre and major retail parks. Leeds's financial district — including major insurance and legal employers around Wellington Street and Park Row — generates consistent demand for corporate security and access control. Leeds Bradford Airport employs security officers across passenger and airside environments. University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett campuses add campus security demand. Every role requires a current 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 vetting applies across Leeds's security sector and is enforced by most reputable employers in the city. The standard requires a verified 5-year employment history with no unexplained gaps, full address records, right to work verification and criminal record disclosure. In Leeds, financial district employers — including major insurers and law firms around Park Row and Wellington Street — typically require full BS7858 compliance and may apply enhanced screening for access to sensitive areas. First Direct Arena and major events contractors require pre-deployment vetting. Leeds Bradford Airport's security contractors enforce strict background check timelines. UKSecurityJobs candidates complete their full BS7858-ready profile — including employment history, address records and reference contacts — before applying for any Leeds role, giving employers everything they need from day one.

Security pay rates in Leeds 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 Leeds and anywhere in the UK with a single click, without having to fill in another application form.

Yes. Security companies in Leeds 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.