Careers at Vigilo
Security careers, refined.
Vigilo officers work in luxury boutiques, five-star hotels, corporate offices and private events. Every officer is trained in customer service and conflict resolution, and supported by an accessible management team.
- More than 15 years in Mayfair and Knightsbridge
- Best Luxury Security Company in London, 2025 and 2026
- SIA Approved Contractor Scheme
- Living Wage employer
Real Vigilo officers
Working at Vigilo
What Vigilo offers its officers.
Vigilo's clients buy the quality of the officers on the front line. Vigilo looks after those officers accordingly.
Competitive rate of pay
For every role, from luxury retail to private events.
Luxury environments
Work in the heart of Mayfair and Knightsbridge, in some of the world's most exclusive boutiques.
Certificated training
Internal and external certificated courses, including customer service, conflict resolution and VIGILO 360 Preserve.
A management team you can reach
Managers and supervisors work from 1 Mayfair Place, close to clients and officers.
Employee Benefits app
Every officer has access to Vigilo's Employee Benefits app.
Recognition
Employee of the Month and a staff recognition programme.
Where you will work
Four sectors. One standard.
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Luxury retail
Fashion house boutiques in Mayfair and Knightsbridge.
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Hospitality
Five-star hotels, where front-of-house standards matter.
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Corporate
Corporate offices, with reception cover and access control.
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Private events
Catwalks, pop-ups and VIP events.
Training
Trained for the environment.
Internal and external certificated training courses, provided by Vigilo.
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Customer service
Every Vigilo officer is trained in customer service, so clients and their customers receive a luxury experience.
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Conflict resolution
Every officer is trained to de-escalate and keep a calm, professional setting.
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VIGILO 360 Preserve
Vigilo's own course, taught by a former UK Special Forces paramedic, on preserving life until the emergency services arrive.
How we hire
From application to first post.
Six steps, with screening online through GuardGate after a successful interview.
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01
Apply
Choose a role, or send a general application with your CV.
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Shortlist
Shortlisted applicants are invited to interview.
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Interview
Meet the team and talk about your experience.
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Screening
After a successful interview, screening is completed through GuardGate.
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Training
Customer service, conflict resolution and VIGILO 360 Preserve.
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Your first post
Start work, supported by your supervisor and the Mayfair team.
Current roles
Roles open now.
Apply for a role in a few minutes, with your CV.
- Luxury retail Luxury retail security officer London · Mayfair and Knightsbridge · Full time Front-of-house security in a fashion house boutique. You welcome clients, protect people and stock, and keep the boutique calm. View role
- Hospitality Hotel security officer London · Five-star hotels · Full time or part time Discreet security for a five-star hotel. You protect guests and staff while keeping front-of-house standards high. View role
- Corporate Corporate security officer London · Corporate offices · Full time Reception and access control for a corporate office. You set the tone for every visitor and keep the building secure. View role
Questions
Questions from applicants.
Do I need an SIA licence?
Front-line security roles need a valid licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Each role says which licence it needs. If you are not licensed yet, you can still send a general application.
What happens after the interview?
After a successful interview, your screening is completed online through GuardGate. Screening in the UK security industry follows BS 7858, which checks your identity, your right to work and five years of employment and address history.
Can I apply if no role suits me?
Yes. Send a general application with your CV and choose the area of security and the city you would like to work in.
Where are the roles?
Vigilo works in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh, with its operational support team in Mayfair. Each role shows its location.
Role alerts
New roles, sent to your inbox.
Choose the work and the city you want, and hear about new Vigilo roles first.
Your next post starts with an application.
Apply for a current role, or send a general application with your CV.
Questions about working at Vigilo? Call 0203 205 7170.