What security jobs are available in Manchester?

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies in Manchester across Northern Quarter and Deansgate nightlife venues, the AO Arena and major events, MediaCityUK corporate campus in Salford, Manchester Airport, Trafford Centre and city centre retail, Spinningfields financial district, and residential concierge in Deansgate and Castlefield. 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 Manchester?

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

How do I register for security jobs in Manchester?

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 Manchester and across the UK with a single click.

Security Jobs Manchester — SIA Licensed Vacancies

Security Jobs in Manchester

Why Security Work in Manchester?

Manchester's security market is among the most active outside London, driven by a thriving night-time economy, world-class events venues and a rapidly expanding corporate sector. The Northern Quarter, Deansgate and Piccadilly Gardens require large numbers of door supervisors across hundreds of licensed premises. MediaCityUK in Salford generates demand for corporate security and access control. The AO Arena — one of Europe's busiest entertainment venues — creates consistent event security recruitment. Manchester Airport, the UK's third busiest, employs security professionals in passenger, airside and cargo roles. Spinningfields financial district and growing residential towers add further demand for static guards and CCTV operators.

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 Manchester

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

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Security Guard Jobs Manchester

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

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CCTV Operator Jobs Manchester

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

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Close Protection Jobs Manchester

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

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Security Jobs in Manchester — Frequently Asked Questions

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies across Greater Manchester spanning all major licence types. Door supervisor demand is driven by the Northern Quarter and Deansgate's large cluster of licensed premises, plus event security at the AO Arena — one of Europe's busiest music venues. Security guard and static guarding roles are available at MediaCityUK corporate offices in Salford, Spinningfields financial district, and major retail sites including the Trafford Centre and Arndale. Manchester Airport generates ongoing demand for security officers across passenger, airside and cargo environments. CCTV operator positions are available in council and corporate control rooms across the city. Every role requires a valid SIA licence and every employer on the platform is verified before posting.

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 is required by virtually every security employer operating in Greater Manchester. The standard requires a verified 5-year employment and address history, identity documents and criminal record disclosure. In Manchester, BS7858 compliance is particularly enforced by Manchester Airport's security contractors, MediaCityUK's corporate occupiers and financial sector employers in Spinningfields — where enhanced background checks are often a contractual requirement. Licensed venue operators across the Northern Quarter and Deansgate also typically require full BS7858 screening before door supervisors start. UKSecurityJobs candidates build their complete BS7858-ready profile — including full employment history, address records and reference contacts — before applying for any role, giving Manchester employers everything they need to begin vetting immediately.

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

Yes. Security companies in Manchester 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.