Assistant Security Manager

Employer: Harvey Nichols
Location:Edinburgh - Store
Reference: HNC6817
Salary/Rate: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

As an Assistant Security Manager you will be responsible for:

Assist the Security Manager to recruit, manage, develop and motivate our team of Store Detectives.
Assist the Security Manager to enforce all policies and procedures.
Detecting, apprehending and detaining of persons guilty of stealing Company property, cash or merchandise;
The ideal candidate for the Assistant Security Manager’s position will hold a SIA Licence and have previous experience at Management level of security and loss prevention particularly in a luxury retail environment.

In addition to this the candidate must have a good knowledge of Criminal Law, court procedures and security equipment.


They must possess strong communication, organisational and planning skills, along with self-motivation and the ability to quickly adapt to challenging situations.

Providing a professional, friendly and trustworthy service to everyone is our goal so being able to communicate effectively with members of staff at all levels, including senior management is essential.

In return we can offer benefits including:
• 30 days holiday (pro rata) including bank holiday allowance
• Up to 40% discount off all full- priced Harvey Nichols clothing, make-up, accessories and much more.
• Generous clothing allowance
• 40% discount off food and drinks across Harvey Nichols Restaurants and Bars
• Employee recognition schemes
• Free staff social events
• Excellent opportunities for transfer and promotion across the group
• A vast range of learning and development programmes

This is a full time, permanent role of 40 hours per week,  working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis, inclusive of weekends and evening shifts Should this role be of interest please include a cover letter with your CV confirming the hours / days you are available to work, along with your current salary and salary expectataions.

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