Security Manager – Nottingham Trams
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
Full-time | Monday-Friday (with potential on-call requirements) | Nottingham
Do you have a passion for security management and public transport safety? Are you professional, collaborative, calm under pressure, and committed to delivering excellent service? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Nottingham Trams Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Security Manager to join our Operations team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in safeguarding our network and operations, helping ensure our passengers, colleagues and stakeholders enjoy a safe, secure and high‑quality experience on our tram network.
Why join us?
At Nottingham Trams, we believe in We Care. We Commit. We Imagine. If you share our values and want to be part of a team that keeps Nottingham moving, we want to hear from you!
Your role will focus on:
Security Compliance & Assurance — Leading the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Light Rail Security Programme (LRSP) and Light Rail Security Plan, ensuring full compliance with Department for Transport (DfT) requirements and associated security legislation.
Documentation, Training & Culture — Creating, reviewing and developing security documentation; delivering and/or arranging security and counter‑terrorism training; and actively promoting a positive security culture across the organisation.
Stakeholder Engagement — Building strong, professional relationships with the DfT, Police teams, industry partners and internal departments, representing Nottingham Trams at national security updates and stakeholder meetings.
Incident Response & Preparedness — Leading emergency preparedness and incident response planning, including a yearly programme of tabletop and practical exercises, and supporting investigations into security incidents to capture lessons learned.
Reporting & Data‑Driven Improvement — Providing timely and accurate security reports and LRSP returns to the business, DfT and Police; analysing security data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Every day, you’ll be making a real impact—helping us deliver a reliable, respectful, and efficient tram service to the people of Nottingham.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in a security role, ideally within transportation, the armed forces or a relevant safety‑critical industry, with a track record of delivering security projects.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience liaising with external partners and internal departments, and managing your own workload proactively.
- The ability to think strategically, embedding long‑term, effective security solutions and improving organisational security competence and awareness.
- Data analysis skills, including the ability to interpret security data, make evidence‑based decisions and identify improvements in line with the Light Rail Security Plan.
- Confidence in producing and presenting detailed reports and audits to support compliance and assurance activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, coach and collaborate at all levels.
- A customer‑focused mindset, recognising that strong security underpins an excellent passenger experience.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality, with a commitment to ethics, accountability and compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
- A commitment to continuous learning, keeping up to date with industry developments, best practice and emerging technologies in light rail security.
What’s in it for you?
· Competitive salary between £45,000 to £50,000 (depending on experience)
- Free tram travel for you and your dependants
- Free on-site parking
- 5% pension contribution / Salary Sacrifice
- Medical cover with Westfield Health
- Exclusive retail discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
You’ll also work within an integrated management system environment certified to ISO45001 (Health & Safety), ISO9001 (Quality), ISO14001 (Environment) and ISO55001 (Asset Management), supporting a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Please note: This role includes on‑call requirements and will work closely with safety‑critical roles as defined under the Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2009. Compliance with our Alcohol and Drugs policy and successful completion of a pre‑employment medical are mandatory
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our team, apply today!
Act fast! We may close this job advert early if we receive enough applications.
Application deadline: 15th June 2026
Work location: In person (Nottingham)
Nottingham Trams Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to equality of opportunity and diversity in employment. Applications are welcome from all sectors of the community, and we aim to recruit a diverse work force that reflects the people that we serve. We welcome applications from any candidate with appropriate skills and/or experience
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
