The Role
Lead the entire security function at a major Glasgow retail destination. Responsibilities include managing Security Managers and the wider team, setting security strategy, overseeing risk and incident response, leading counter-terrorism preparedness and Martyn’s Law compliance, managing contractors, systems, budgets and performance, and coordinating with police, emergency services, tenants and centre management.
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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.
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 team
- Setting and delivering the Centre’s security strategy
- Managing risk, crime prevention, incidents and emergency preparedness
- Leading counter-terrorism preparedness and Martyn’s Law compliance
- Building strong relationships with Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council, emergency services and key stakeholders
- Managing contractors, security systems, budgets and performance
- Working closely with tenants and Centre Management
- Using operational insight and data to continuously improve standards
- Maintaining a visible and professional presence across the Centre
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 experience
- Experience managing large operational teams and security managers
- Strong knowledge of risk, incidents, crime prevention and emergency response
- Experience working with Police, emergency services and external stakeholders
- Strong understanding of counter-terrorism and relevant legislation
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- The resilience, judgement and confidence to operate in a challenging environment
Most importantly, you’ll take ownership, lead from the front and look for ways to make things better.
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:
Benefits:
- Highly competitive salary DOE
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance (medical history disregarded)
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Company pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Values
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.
About
Praxis is a well-established privately owned investor and manager of UK real estate with a track record of exceptional investment performance rooted in astute market timing and best-in-class management. The business was established in 2009 but traces its origins back over three decades and multiple economic cycles. Praxis works with a range of private equity, local authority, institutional and high net worth partners utilising its unique integrated platform and team of over 400 employees to manage and optimise all aspects of the real estate value chain. Praxis operates from offices in London, Manchester, and Birmingham.
Skills Required
- Significant security leadership experience
- Experience managing large operational teams and security managers
- Strong knowledge of risk, incidents, crime prevention and emergency response
- Experience working with police, emergency services and external stakeholders
- Strong understanding of counter-terrorism and relevant legislation
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Resilience, judgement and confidence to operate in a challenging environment
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The Company
What We Do
Praxis is an independent, leading provider of bespoke private wealth, corporate and fund administration, pensions and employer solutions, and yacht services to individuals, families, and corporate and institutional clients across the world. Established in 1972, the group operates globally with a focus on delivering excellence in client service through a culture of collaboration and long-term relationship building, providing international and cross-jurisdictional solutions to meet the financial aspirations of their clients.
