About this role
Are you an experienced and professional Security Supervisor with a passion for protecting people, stores and assets? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where you can lead teams and make a real impact?
Join our Profit Protection Team and play a key role in supporting our Regional Profit Protection Manager.**This is a 40-hour per week role, requiring flexibility to work 5 out of 7 days.
In this field-based role, you’ll oversee the delivery of manned guarding, ensure the physical security of our stores, and drive compliance with all security policies and procedures. You’ll take ownership of supervising and managing guarding teams, monitoring performance, and continuously improving the effectiveness of our security provision across the region.
What you’ll be doing
- Recruit, induct and train Security Officers and Store Detectives
- Lead and manage team performance, providing coaching and support
- Conduct store visits, ensuring standards are met and deliver training where needed
- Identify and report theft risks, security concerns and procedural issues
- Complete incident reporting, weekly updates and maintain accurate records
- Plan rotas, carry out audits and support investigations in line with company and HR procedures
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in retail security, ideally in a supervisory or field-based role
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others
- Excellent knowledge of loss prevention and security procedures within a retail environment
- Ability to analyse incidents, identify trends and take proactive action to reduce loss and improve performance
- Strong communication, organisational and reporting skills, with a flexible approach to travel and working hours
- Must hold a valid UK Driving License
Why B&M?
There’s never been a better time to join. With strong leadership, big ambitions, and over 780 stores (and growing), we offer real opportunities to build your career and progress quickly. You’ll be part of a business that values hard work, teamwork, and getting things done.
We offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discount for numerous retailers, hospitality & much more! Check out our full benefits here – https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/
If you have the drive to deliver high standards and are experienced in leading a team, we’d love to hear from you - apply online today!
B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
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.
See all security jobs in Glasgow →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Investigative casework
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Security operations
- Training & coaching delivery
- Team & shift leadership
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 |