Security Team Leader
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,870 to £35,736 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Please note recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the band. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | CF99 1SN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SC-043-25 |
Summary
The Senedd Security Service is committed to safeguarding everyone who visits or works at the Welsh Parliament, ensuring a secure and welcoming environment at all times. As a Security Team Leader, you will play a vital role in supervising a dedicated team of security officers, maintaining the integrity and safety of the Senedd estate.
Your professionalism will be key in delivering an exceptional customer experience, engaging diplomatically with staff and visitors from diverse backgrounds. Your responsibilities will include managing all access points to the Senedd Estate—conducting searches and screenings of visitors, vehicles, and designated areas to prevent or detect prohibited items. Additionally, you will oversee and participate in special events and operations to ensure the safety of VIP visitors.
You will also be tasked with planning and leading security patrols and operations, continuously monitoring and assessing their effectiveness to uphold the highest standards of security. You will lead and oversee a team of security officers, providing guidance, support, motivation, and strong leadership to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive willingness to learn, sound judgment, and exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills. This is a uniformed position, and you will be required to wear body armor as part of your duties.
Your professionalism will be key in delivering an exceptional customer experience, engaging diplomatically with staff and visitors from diverse backgrounds. Your responsibilities will include managing all access points to the Senedd Estate—conducting searches and screenings of visitors, vehicles, and designated areas to prevent or detect prohibited items. Additionally, you will oversee and participate in special events and operations to ensure the safety of VIP visitors.
You will also be tasked with planning and leading security patrols and operations, continuously monitoring and assessing their effectiveness to uphold the highest standards of security. You will lead and oversee a team of security officers, providing guidance, support, motivation, and strong leadership to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive willingness to learn, sound judgment, and exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills. This is a uniformed position, and you will be required to wear body armor as part of your duties.
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