Security Manager (Head Porter)

We are looking for a Security Manager (Head Porter) to be responsible for the Inner Temple site-wide Security management framework and to ensure that the necessary protections are in place.  The role ensures compliance with relevant legislation and licensing requirements and will keep abreast of technical security developments, make proposals for further investment or change where appropriate, and oversee delivery to time and budget of any agreed projects.

The role leads and manages the team working on Security, Front of House and Reception and is also required to act as Duty Porter as part of the team of three Porters.  Responsible for managing budgets effectively to ensure value for money and manage the relevant third-party supplier relationships.  This team is going through a period of change, and the postholder will be key in the implementation of the new ways of working.

What we need:

• Significant experience in a security management role
• Significant experience of leading and managing a diverse team (must have recruitment and performance management experience
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures
• Proven experience of effective budget and supplier management and consistently ensuring value for money
• IT Literate
• Change management experience
• Proven experience of using and implementing security technology and equipment (e.g. CCTV and Access control systems)
• Stakeholder management experience
• Current SIA or Close Protection Licence

 What we offer:

Salary is £43,229 per annum plus overtime earning opportunities, a generous non-contributory pension benefit, free lunches at work when the Inn’s kitchens are open with a taxed daily luncheon allowance provided when they are closed and 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

This is a full-time role with hours worked on a 3-week shift rotation – must be willing to work unsociable hours including early mornings, late nights and weekends. Due to the nature of the role, it is a live-in role with an entitlement to onsite accommodation within Inner Temple attached to it.

About us:

The Inner Temple is an unincorporated membership association which has existed since the 14th Century. The Inns of Court hold the exclusive right to Call students to practise law at the Bar of England and Wales.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your completed application form: recruitment@innertemple.org.uk by 9.00am on 24^th September 2026. Interviews will be held on 6^th and 7^th October 2026.

The Inn welcomes all applicants, especially those from under-represented groups to apply. Please also complete the equality monitoring form here.

We will only consider those with the right to live and work in the UK.

Job Pack and Application form are available for download below

Job Pack

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