About this role
The Royal Albert Hall Security Team plays an essential role in the Hall’s daily operations and is integral to the Hall’s security strategy, which focuses on the safety and well-being of the millions of patrons welcomed each year.
We are seeking an experienced and professional Security Officer with a proven track record of operating effectively in busy Control Rooms and fast-paced reception areas to join our expanding Security Department.
In this role, you will be expected to utilise the latest security systems for the purpose of creating and maintaining a safe environment for all our customers and staff. You will demonstrate your experience in the security industry by covering the Building Control Room, Stage Door and the Loading Bay.
The post holder will be required to work a rotating shift pattern of four days on and four days off, comprising two-day shifts followed by two-night shifts. Day shifts are scheduled from 06:30 to 18:30, and night shifts from 18:30 to 06:30.
Please see the recruitment pack for more information about this vacancy.
The closing date for all applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 18 October 2026.
All applicants must be available for first stage interview taking place on week commencing 19 October 2026. Second stage interview date to be confirmed.
The Royal Albert Hall is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates from all cultures and backgrounds to apply.
About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
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What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |