Job Title: Head Door Supervisor 

Contract Type: Zero-Hours Contract Venue: CC Blooms – Edinburgh City Centre Location: 23–24 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA 

Pay: £16.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) 

Join Our Team at CC Blooms, Edinburgh 

DIMA Group is recruiting an experienced, confident and professional Head SIA Door Supervisor to lead our security team at CC Blooms, Edinburgh. 

We are looking for a strong, hands-on leader with proven experience in busy pubs, bars and nightclubs. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a four-person door supervision team, maintaining high operational standards and ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment for customers and staff. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Door Supervisor who can lead from the front, make confident decisions under pressure and develop a professional, reliable and effective security team. 

Working Hours 

This position requires availability for all three weekly shifts: 

● Thursday: 23:00 – 03:15 

● Friday: 22:00 – 03:15 

● Saturday: 22:00 – 03:15 

Total scheduled hours: 14 hours and 45 minutes per week. 

Applicants must be available to work all three shifts consistently, additional work is available across all DIMA sites.

Key Responsibilities 

Team Leadership and Supervision 

● Lead, supervise and support a team of Door Supervisors 

● Conduct pre-shift briefings, allocate duties and communicate venue-specific instructions. 

● Set and maintain high standards of professionalism, appearance, conduct and customer service. 

● Coach, mentor and develop team members, identifying training requirements and areas for improvement. 

● Monitor team performance and address operational or conduct concerns promptly.

Venue Security and Access Control 

● Oversee customer entry and exit procedures, ensuring compliance with venue policies and licensing requirements. 

● Demonstrate excellent knowledge of age verification procedures and the identification of fake, altered or fraudulent identification. 

● Supervise and conduct lawful, professional and thorough bag searches.

● Manage customer queues, entry refusals and venue capacity safely and efficiently.

● Coordinate security positions, internal patrols and monitoring of restricted areas.

● Maintain a welcoming, inclusive and respectful environment for all customers. 

Conflict and Incident Management 

● Take control of challenging situations using effective communication and de-escalation techniques. 

● Manage incidents involving disorder, intoxication, refusals of entry, ejections and other security concerns. 

● Coordinate appropriate responses to medical emergencies, evacuations and serious incidents. 

● Ensure all incidents are accurately documented and reported in accordance with company procedures. 

● Liaise professionally with venue management, Police Scotland, emergency services and licensing authorities when required. 

Health, Safety and Compliance 

● Ensure all security personnel hold valid SIA licences and comply with relevant legislation and company procedures. 

● Monitor fire exits, emergency access routes and other safety-critical areas.

● Identify, assess and report hazards, operational risks and health and safety concerns.

● Ensure searches, refusals, incidents and other required records are documented correctly. 

● Maintain awareness of venue-specific risk assessments, emergency procedures and licensing conditions. 

Operational and Administrative Duties 

● Act as the primary point of contact between the security team, CC Blooms management and DIMA Group. 

● Ensure team members complete the required sign-in and sign-out procedures.

● Complete shift reports, incident documentation and operational handovers.

● Support the induction and training of new Door Supervisors. 

● Escalate staffing, performance or operational concerns to DIMA Group management.

● Attend company meetings or training sessions when required. 

Essential Requirements 

To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate: 

● Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence. 

● Minimum two years’ experience working as a Door Supervisor. 

● Proven experience working in busy pubs, bars or nightclubs. 

● Demonstrable leadership experience, with the confidence to supervise and manage a security team. 

● Strong knowledge of UK licensing requirements, age verification, fake ID detection and lawful searching procedures. 

● Excellent conflict management, communication and de-escalation skills.

● Ability to manage busy queues, venue capacity and challenging customer interactions. 

● Confidence in making decisions quickly, professionally and appropriately under pressure. 

● Ability to train, motivate and support other Door Supervisors. 

● Professional appearance, positive attitude and strong customer service skills.

● Reliability, punctuality and full availability for the advertised shifts. 

● Ability to provide a five-year checkable employment and address history for screening purposes. 

Desirable: First Aid qualification and previous experience as a Head Door Supervisor or Security Team Leader. 

Pay and Benefits 

£16.00 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay 

Pay breakdown:

● Basic hourly rate: £14.28 

● Holiday pay element (12.07%): £1.72 

● Total advertised hourly rate: £16.00 

Additional benefits include: 

● Regular Thursday, Friday and Saturday shifts. 

● Opportunity to lead an established venue security team. 

● Ongoing training, coaching and professional development. 

● Support from DIMA Group’s management team. 

● Opportunities for additional shifts across other venues and events, subject to availability. 

● Potential career progression within DIMA Group. 

How to Apply 

If you are an experienced Door Supervisor with strong leadership skills and the confidence to manage a busy nightclub environment, we would like to hear from you. 

Please email [email protected] to register your interest, outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position. 

Suitable applicants will receive the full job description and further information regarding the interview process. 

Interviews will take place on Friday 30 October 2026 & Monday 2nd November

About DIMA Group 

At DIMA Group, we are committed to delivering professional, reliable and high-quality security services. Our reputation is built on strong leadership, well-trained personnel, operational excellence and a commitment to customer safety. 

We believe effective venue security requires more than maintaining order. It requires professionalism, sound judgement, teamwork and the ability to create an environment where customers feel safe, respected and welcome. 

We are looking for a Head Door Supervisor who shares these values, takes pride in their work and can consistently lead by example. 

DIMA Group – Professionalism | Leadership | Safety 

Additional Information: Employment is subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks, screening requirements and the continued maintenance of a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence. Duties

may be adjusted to meet operational requirements. All appointments are subject to company recruitment and compliance procedures.