About the Role
As part of the security team, you’ll play a key role in protecting this prestigious environment while creating a welcoming and professional experience for everyone who visits and works here.
Responsibilities
- Act as a point of contact and information centre to staff and visitors.
- Ensure all visitors and other callers to the company are given sufficient information by giving clear, concise information in person and over the phone or email.
- Report any issues to the supervisor or duty manager.
- Always conduct yourself in a professional manner.
- Respond to emergencies.
- Deal with conflict in an appropriate manner if required.
- Write up incidents to the standard expected by Management.
- Carry out ID checks.
- Be vigilant to the Health and Safety risks.
- Work on own initiative.
- Ensures that the reception area, foyer, staff area, and board room are kept clean by supervising cleaning staff members.
Requirements
- Valid SIA licence
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Proven work experience as a Security Officer (min 1year)
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Have an ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports where necessary.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience within a Cooperate Security (min 1year)
- Surveillance skills and detail orientation
- 5-year checkable work history
- IT literate- Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Report writing
- Surveillance
- IT literate
Location
- London, WC2H 8AG
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Security Officer
- Minimum 1 year experience in Corporate Security
Education Level
- SIA License
Salary/Compensations
- £16.47 p/h
Benefits
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Company Pension scheme
- Life Assurance benefits
- Employee referral scheme
- Progression, training, and development opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers
- Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
- Cinema tickets
- Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
- Uniform
- SIA Licensing savings scheme
About the Company
- Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses.
- Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more.
- With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally.
- We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both”.
Equal Opportunity
- At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued.
- We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration.
- We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities.
- We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.
