About the Role
Join the team protecting one of London's newest and most exciting destinations. Anchor Group Services is recruiting Relief Security Officers for The Elephant, a landmark mixed-use development at the heart of Elephant & Castle. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a flagship London mobilisation from day one, helping to establish standards, culture, and service excellence. As a Relief Security Officer, you will play a key role in creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment whilst delivering exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities
- Provide flexible cover during periods of holiday, sickness and absence, ensuring service standards are maintained.
- Protect people, property and assets in accordance with site procedures and Assignment Instructions.
- Conduct regular patrols across retail, residential and public areas, identifying and reporting any security or safety concerns.
- Provide a visible, professional and reassuring presence for residents, visitors, retailers and contractors.
- Respond promptly and effectively to incidents, emergencies and requests for assistance.
- Monitor access control, challenge unauthorised persons and ensure site security procedures are followed.
- Manage and de-escalate incidents involving anti-social behaviour, suspicious activity or conflict.
- Operate CCTV systems and other security equipment where authorised.
- Complete accurate incident reports, occurrence logs and electronic records.
- Support planned events, community activities and promotional initiatives across the development.
- Liaise professionally with emergency services, local authorities and other stakeholders.
- Deliver excellent customer service by assisting visitors and providing information.
- Maintain issued equipment, radios and uniform standards whilst promoting professionalism.
Requirements
- Valid frontline SIA Door Supervisor (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) Licence.
- CCTV Licence and/or Previous CCTV/Control Room experience (Desirable).
- Flexible to provide shift cover as and when required.
- Full 5-year checkable employment history.
- Previous security experience within retail, corporate, residential or public-facing environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Customer service experience and confidence handling conflict professionally.
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible approach to shift work including weekends and bank holidays.
- Professional appearance and high personal standards.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Observation
- Problem-solving
- CCTV operation
Location
- The Elephant, Elephant & Castle, London
Work Type
- Zero Hours
- Relief
Experience Level
- Previous security experience within retail, corporate, residential or public-facing environments.
Salary/Compensations
- £14.80 per hour
Benefits
- Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career via the Anchor Academy.
- Access to SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available.
- Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment).
- Stream – access to pay as you earn it.
- Cycle to Work Scheme Available.
- Full uniform provided.
- Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling.
- Hospital Saturday Fund.
- Reward and Recognition Awards.
- Opportunity to join a flagship London mobilisation project from day one.
About the Company
- Anchor Group Services is recruiting Relief Security Officers for The Elephant, a landmark mixed-use development at the heart of Elephant & Castle. Bringing together retail, residential and public spaces, The Elephant is set to become a vibrant destination where residents, visitors, retailers and communities come together.
