Head of Security
About this role
The Opportunity:St Enoch is one of Glasgow’s major city-centre retail destinations, spanning approximately 1 million sq ft and welcoming thousands of customers, tenants and visitors every day.It’s also a complex and challenging environment, with crime, anti-social behaviour, drug use and dealing, homelessness and the ongoing threat of terrorism.As the Centre continues to evolve, Praxis has made the decision to create a dedicated Head of Security position, giving security its own senior leadership and strategic focus.This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of the entire security function, lead an established team and shape how security operates across one of Glasgow’s busiest retail destinations.We’re looking for someone resilient, proactive and comfortable operating in challenging environments, someone who can lead from the front, make sound decisions under pressure and bring people with them.What you'll do:You’ll have overall responsibility for security across the Centre, including:Leading and developing 3–4 Security Managers and the wider security teamSetting and delivering the Centre’s security strategyManaging risk, crime prevention, incidents and emergency preparednessLeading counter-terrorism preparedness and Martyn’s Law complianceBuilding strong relationships with Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council, emergency services and key stakeholdersManaging contractors, security systems, budgets and performanceWorking closely with tenants and Centre ManagementUsing operational insight and data to continuously improve standardsMaintaining a visible and professional presence across the CentreMore Than Security:This role is about more than simply increasing security presence.It’s about creating an environment where customers feel safe, tenants feel supported and people still want to visit.You’ll need to understand that balance, protecting people and property while maintaining a welcoming, commercially successful retail environment.Who are we looking for?We’re looking for a credible security leader with experience managing large-scale, high-footfall and complex environments.Your background could be in a shopping centre, stadium, arena, major conference or exhibition venue, transport hub, hotel, leisure destination or similar environment with similar security challenges.You’ll bring:Significant security leadership experienceExperience managing large operational teams and security managersStrong knowledge of risk, incidents, crime prevention and emergency responseExperience working with Police, emergency services and external stakeholdersStrong understanding of counter-terrorism and relevant legislationExcellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skillsThe resilience, judgement and confidence to operate in a challenging environmentMost importantly, you’ll take ownership, lead from the front and look for ways to make things better.The Opportunity Ahead:Praxis is growing, and so is the opportunity.This role gives you the chance to establish and lead the dedicated security function at St Enoch, with the potential to play a much broader role as the business and portfolio continue to grow.If you’re looking for a security leadership role with real ownership, scale and the opportunity to shape something, this could be the next step for you.Benefits:Highly competitive salary DOEDiscretionary bonus scheme25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPrivate Medical Insurance (medical history disregarded)Healthcare Cash PlanCompany pension contributionLife assuranceCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance Programme Professionalism | We consistently seek to exceed expectations. Our people can express themselves fully while upholding the highest standards of conduct, competence, and integrity.Ownership | Every asset, challenge, and opportunity is treated as our own. We deliver all real estate services in-house — never outsourcing responsibility, accountability, or blame.Entrepreneurialism | We challenge convention and champion imaginative solutions. Rigorous debate is encouraged, and everyone is empowered to make decisions that elevate performance.Meritocracy | Results, hard work, and strong ideas matter more than age, tenure, or titles. We are a diverse team that collaborates openly so each person can reach their full potential.Action This Day | We do not defer or delay. Anything that can be done today, is done today.
What this role is, and what else it is called
It is a head-of or director level IT Leadership & Management role in Glasgow, advertised as on-site.
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