Director of Security - London

About Legends Global

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.

We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.

Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Venue

Outernet London is a vibrant cultural and entertainment district in the heart of the city, offering an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Located next to Tottenham Court Road station, it blends cutting-edge technology with immersive storytelling through its stunning floor-to-ceiling LED screens and interactive spaces. With a dynamic mix of shops, restaurants, and bars, Outernet creates a lively atmosphere where culture, creativity, and entertainment come together, making it a must-visit destination for families, tourists, and locals alike.

About the Role

The Director of Security provides strategic leadership for security, emergency management, public safety, and health & safety compliance across Outernet London and the wider St Giles Estate. Responsible for protecting visitors, staff, artists, tenants, contractors, and partners, the role develops and delivers a unified security and safety strategy across high-profile entertainment venues, public spaces, live events, digital installations, and multi-tenant environments.

Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Director oversees threat and risk management, daily operations, major event security, crisis preparedness, and regulatory compliance. The role works closely with police, emergency services, regulators, tenants, and industry partners to ensure a safe, secure, and resilient environment while balancing landlord obligations with Outernet's commercial, creative, and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead 24/7 security operations across Outernet venues, public realm and estate-managed areas.

• Develop and implement security strategy, policies, emergency plans and risk management frameworks.

• Oversee major event security, crowd management and public safety planning.

• Manage contracted security providers, performance standards, audits and service delivery.

• Lead crisis response and emergency management, acting as Incident Commander during major incidents.

• Ensure compliance with relevant security, licensing, fire safety and health & safety legislation, including Martyn's Law.

• Build strong relationships with police, emergency services, local authorities, tenants and industry partners.

• Foster a high-performing, customer-focused security culture across internal and contracted teams.
  

About You

• Significant senior leadership experience in security, public safety and emergency management within large-scale venues, entertainment destinations, mixed-use estates or other high-footfall environments.

• Proven experience leading 24/7 security operations, major event security and crowd safety programmes.

• Strong knowledge of UK security, health & safety and regulatory requirements.

• Experience managing security contracts, vendors and service providers.

• Credible and influential leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience working with executive teams, regulators and emergency services.

• NEBOSH qualified, with relevant security qualifications such as CPP and ACT training highly desirable.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the security and safety strategy of a world-class destination, protecting people, assets and experiences while enabling Outernet's ambitious commercial and creative vision.

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage- Intro call with the talent team

• 2nd Stage- Intro call with the venue team

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and-where relevant to the role-a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.