About this role
Job description
Lodge Security: The UK’s Oldest, Family-Owned, Security Business
Join our retail security team!
Why Us?
Family-Owned, Family-Focused: We’re not just another faceless corporation. At Lodge, you’re part of a family that values and appreciates each team member.
Exciting New Partnerships: We’ve secured a contract with Boots, adding to our impressive cluster of retail clients. This means more opportunities for you to showcase your skills with fantastic career growth opportunities
Job Summary
The Retail Security Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing security personnel, ensuring the safety of customers and staff, preventing theft and loss, and maintaining compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage on-site security officers
- Develop and implement security procedures and protocols
- Monitor CCTV systems and conduct regular security audits
- Prevent and respond to theft, fraud, and other incidents
- Liaise with store management, law enforcement, and external agencies
- Conduct investigations into incidents, losses, or breaches
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and legal standards
- Manage staff scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
- Prepare reports on security incidents, risks, and improvements
- Maintain access control and emergency response procedures
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in security management, preferably in retail
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Knowledge of loss prevention strategies
- Familiarity with CCTV and security systems
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- SIA & CCTV licence is essential
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Reduction in theft and shrinkage
- Incident response times
- Compliance with security procedures
- Staff performance and retention
- Customer and staff safety metrics
We Offer
- Training & career paths
- Financial Support – Ability to access your pay before payday
- Pension scheme
- 28 days holiday
- Uniform & Body Worn Videos
- Benefits portal Retail, dining and gym discounts
- 24/7 Doctor on Line & Counselling services
- Wellbeing Support
- Inclusive culture | Disability Confident Employer
Ready to make a difference? Apply now, we want you!
PLEASE NOTE
- We only consider candidates who live within 45 mins travel distance to the store.
- Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Expiration date: August 14, 2026
- Location: Leigh, UK
- Job Title: Security Supervisor (Retail) Spinning Gate SC
- Hours: 36+available overtime/additional hoursh / week
- Rate: £13.70 / hour
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 Manchester →Why this fits a police background — match score 93/100
- Financial crime & fraud
- Incident command & response
- Investigative casework
- Multi-agency & police liaison
- Working to legislation & regulation
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 |