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Security Jobs in London

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies in London — the UK's largest security jobs market. Every role requires a valid SIA licence. Register once and apply to multiple London employers without filling in another application form.

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Live Security Jobs in London

CCTV Infrastructure Lead

Unity Recruitment
South East London £31.74–£31.74/yr

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Director of Security & Compliance

Oscar Technology
London £110000–£140000/yr

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Security Sales Executive - Security Manned Guarding- London

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd
London

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Security Jobs in London

Why Security Work in London?

London has the highest concentration of licensed security roles in the UK. From the West End's entertainment strips and Soho's nightlife to the glass towers of Canary Wharf and the City of London's corporate estates, security demand is constant and varied. Major transport hubs including Heathrow, St Pancras and Waterloo require round-the-clock guarding. Stadium events at Wembley, the O2 Arena and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium drive door supervisor demand across the capital. Luxury retail on Bond Street and Knightsbridge, residential concierge roles in Mayfair and Chelsea, and a large close protection sector make London the UK's most diverse security employment market.

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 London

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

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Security Guard Jobs London

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

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CCTV Operator Jobs London

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

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Close Protection Jobs London

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

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Security Jobs Across the UK

UKSecurityJobs covers security vacancies across the entire United Kingdom. Browse verified security jobs in other cities and regions:

London Manchester Birmingham Leeds Liverpool Sheffield Bristol Glasgow Edinburgh Newcastle Nottingham Leicester Cardiff Southampton Portsmouth Brighton Coventry Reading Milton Keynes Derby Stoke-on-Trent Wolverhampton Plymouth Belfast Aberdeen Exeter Oxford Cambridge York

Security Jobs in London — Frequently Asked Questions

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies across Greater London covering all SIA licence types. Door supervisor roles are concentrated in the West End's entertainment districts, Soho nightlife venues and at major event venues including the O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium. Security guard positions are in demand at City of London and Canary Wharf corporate towers, Bond Street and Knightsbridge retail, and across the capital's ongoing construction and development pipeline. CCTV operator roles are available in control rooms serving residential developments, transport hubs and retail environments. Close protection work in London — particularly across Mayfair, Kensington and Chelsea — is among the most active in Europe. Every role listed requires a valid SIA licence. Employers are verified before they can post.
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 British Standard for vetting individuals in secure environments, and it is mandatory for virtually every security employer in London. It requires a verified 5-year employment history with no unexplained gaps, a complete 5-year address history, identity verification and criminal record disclosure. In London's competitive market — particularly for roles in City of London financial institutions, Canary Wharf corporate estates and luxury retail environments on Bond Street — employers routinely expect full BS7858 compliance before a candidate starts work. Transport hub operators at Heathrow and major stations also enforce strict vetting timelines. UKSecurityJobs candidates complete their full BS7858-ready profile before applying, giving London employers verified employment history, address records and references from day one.
Security pay rates in London 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 London and anywhere in the UK with a single click, without having to fill in another application form.
Yes. Security companies in London 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.

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