BBC Studios Event Security Manager

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
IN-HOUSE TITLE: SSR Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Corporate Security, BBC Quality Risk and Assurance
LOCATION: London-based with UK-wide travel – some Hybrid working
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £56,000 - £64,000pa depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Security Specialist (Events and Operations) leads the delivery of proportionate, risk-based security across BBC Studios events, productions, facilities and business operations. Acting as the subject matter expert for event and protective security, the role provides strategic advice, ensures compliance with legislative requirements, including the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, and helps protect BBC Studios' people, assets, reputation and commercial interests.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This is an opportunity to shape security across some of the UK's most recognised media, entertainment and live event activities. Working with senior leaders, production teams and external partners, you will influence strategic decision-making, drive security innovation and play a key role in protecting people, audiences, talent and business operations in a dynamic and high-profile environment.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Lead security planning and delivery for BBC Studios events, productions, facilities and operational activities.
• Provide specialist advice on protective security, physical security, counter-terrorism and security risk management.
• Ensure compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act and other relevant legislation and standards.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, law enforcement, emergency services and security partners.
• Lead security assurance, risk assessment and continuous improvement activities across BBC Studios operations.
• Support incident management, crisis response and organisational resilience initiatives

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Significant experience delivering security within major events, corporate, media or complex operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of protective security, physical security, counter-terrorism principles and risk management.
• Experience providing strategic security advice to senior leaders and operational stakeholders.
• Proven ability to assess security risks and implement practical, proportionate mitigations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and incident management skills.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience preparing for or implementing requirements under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act (Martyn's Law).
• Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness qualification
• Experience within media, broadcasting, entertainment, live events or hospitality sectors.
• Experience supporting international operations and geographically dispersed teams.
• Relevant professional security qualification (CPP, CSyP, CSMP or equivalent), along with Membership of a recognised professional security body.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

Close date 2 September 2026

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