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Senior Safety & Security Supervisor

The Londoner Hotel · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago

Overview

Your incident command, conflict management, and patrol experience from policing directly apply to supervising hotel security operations.

About this role

Become a Londoner

Welcome to The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet staggering in scale and ambition. A perfectly engineered collection of spaces, tastes, textures, and offerings over 15 floors. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, where the four corners of the city meet. We are seeking hospitality professionals whose unique talents and ambitions will drive them to not only rise to our guests exacting standards, but also propel their own career potential in a company that recognizes and rewards. Stand out from the crowd by joining London’s first ‘Super Boutique’ hotel.

At The Londoner we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the forefront of our culture.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Safety and Security Supervisor to join the Security team at The Londoner Hotel.

Overview

  • Supervise and support the Safety & Security team during daily operations.
  • Ensure the safety and security of guests, employees, contractors, and visitors at all times.
  • Conduct regular patrols of the hotel and surrounding areas.
  • Monitor CCTV systems, access control systems, and security alarms.
  • Respond swiftly and professionally to incidents, emergencies, and guest concerns.
  • Assist with investigations relating to accidents, incidents, thefts, or breaches of security.
  • Support the implementation and monitoring of health and safety procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, licensing requirements, and statutory obligations.
  • Complete detailed incident reports and maintain accurate records.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to Security Officers.
  • Act as a key point of contact for hotel management during security-related matters.
  • Liaise effectively with emergency services and external agencies when required.
  • Promote a culture of safety, vigilance, and exceptional customer service throughout the hotel.

About You

  • Previous experience in a Security Supervisor, Senior Security Officer, or similar leadership role.
  • Experience working within luxury hospitality, hotels, or customer-focused environments.
  • A current SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
  • Strong knowledge of health and safety and security procedures.
  • Experience managing incidents and emergency situations calmly and effectively.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to remain composed and make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Strong report-writing and administrative skills.
  • A professional appearance and a customer-centric approach.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Our Benefits Package

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service
  • Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.
  • Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
  • Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends
  • Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets
  • Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
  • Regular social events across all hotels
  • Annual company recognition events held in January each year
  • Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels
  • Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
  • Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
  • Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development

Eligibility

  • In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

INDHOTEL

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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Why this fits a police background — match score 75/100

  • Protection & firearms
  • Investigative casework
  • Multi-agency & police liaison
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations

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
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