What security jobs are available in Newcastle?

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies in Newcastle across Bigg Market, Quayside and Grey Street licensed premises, Utilita Arena and major events, Eldon Square and intu Metrocentre retail, Newcastle International Airport, Quayside corporate offices, and Newcastle and Northumbria university campuses. 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 Newcastle?

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

How do I register for security jobs in Newcastle?

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 Newcastle and across the UK with a single click.

Security Jobs Newcastle — SIA Licensed Vacancies

Security Jobs in Newcastle

Why Security Work in Newcastle?

Newcastle upon Tyne has one of the UK's most active night-time economies, and it shows in the security recruitment market. The Bigg Market, Quayside and Grey Street are home to hundreds of licensed premises requiring SIA-licensed door supervisors across Thursday-to-Sunday nights. Utilita Arena is the North East's largest entertainment venue, generating consistent event security demand. Eldon Square and intu Metrocentre in Gateshead are the region's largest retail destinations, creating significant static guarding and CCTV operator demand. Newcastle International Airport employs security officers in passenger and airside roles. A growing corporate sector in Quayside office developments and a large student population across Newcastle and Northumbria universities add further demand.

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 Newcastle

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

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Security Guard Jobs Newcastle

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

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CCTV Operator Jobs Newcastle

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

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Close Protection Jobs Newcastle

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

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Security Jobs in Newcastle — Frequently Asked Questions

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies across the North East, with Newcastle upon Tyne as the primary employment hub. Door supervisor demand is particularly strong across the Bigg Market, Quayside and Grey Street — areas containing some of the UK's densest concentrations of licensed premises. Event security at Utilita Arena, St James' Park and major civic events adds further demand across the year. Retail security and CCTV operator positions are available at Eldon Square, intu Metrocentre in Gateshead and major retail parks across the region. Newcastle International Airport employs security officers across passenger-facing and airside roles. Corporate security is available across the growing Quayside office estate. Newcastle and Northumbria universities generate campus security demand. All roles require 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 vetting is required by virtually all security employers in Newcastle and the wider North East. The standard requires a verified 5-year employment history, complete address records, identity verification and criminal record disclosure. In Newcastle, BS7858 compliance is most rigorously enforced by Newcastle International Airport's contracted operators, Quayside corporate employers and major retail site security contractors at Eldon Square and the Metrocentre. Event security operators at Utilita Arena and St James' Park also require pre-deployment vetting. UKSecurityJobs candidates build their full BS7858-ready profile before applying — including verified employment history, address history and referee details — giving North East employers everything needed to begin formal vetting from day one.

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

Yes. Security companies in Newcastle 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.