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About the Role

This is a varied front-line role for someone who takes pride in providing a professional service, enjoys working with people and can remain calm and focused in a busy operational setting. We are looking for Security Officers to help protect the Bank’s people, buildings, information and assets. You will provide a visible, professional and reassuring presence across our Threadneedle Street and Moorgate sites, helping colleagues, visitors and stakeholders feel safe, supported and welcome.

Responsibilities

Provide a professional, visible and reassuring security presence across the site.
Welcome and support colleagues, visitors, members of the public and senior stakeholders in a courteous and confident way.
Carry out security duties such as guarding, internal and external patrols, searches, and checks of deliveries or mail where required.
Stay alert to unusual activity or potential security risks and take appropriate action in line with procedures.
Help protect the Bank’s buildings, infrastructure and high-value assets through effective monitoring and response.
Monitor activity around the perimeter, identify potential risks and report concerns promptly and accurately.
Support a safe, secure and professional environment for everyone using or visiting the site.
Monitor CCTV, alarms, access control and fire systems to identify and respond to incidents or anomalies.
Record incidents, alarms and actions accurately, keeping clear logs in line with procedures.
Maintain clear communication with officers on the ground, supervisors and other relevant teams.
Escalate issues quickly and appropriately to support a coordinated security response.
Respond calmly and effectively to security incidents, alarms and emergency situations.
Follow emergency procedures, including supporting evacuations, as directed.
Provide first aid where trained and required.
Support supervisors and emergency services by preserving scene integrity and providing accurate information.

Requirements

Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate incident reports and engage professionally with visitors, VIPs and senior stakeholders.
Evidence of working effectively in a high-security, high-demand or operational environment, where procedures, vigilance and consistency are required.
Demonstrable physical capability to undertake the requirements of the role, including standing for extended periods and carrying out patrols during long shifts.
Experience of monitoring or operating security systems, such as CCTV, alarms or access control systems.
Demonstrable ability to respond appropriately to security incidents, including following emergency procedures and escalating issues when required.
Demonstrable attention to detail, with the ability to identify unusual, suspicious or non-compliant activity and take appropriate action.
Evidence of remaining calm and responsive under pressure, including making timely decisions in developing or unexpected situations.
Ability to work independently and follow instructions accurately, while applying agreed policies, procedures and standards.
Demonstrable record-keeping skills, including maintaining accurate daily activity logs and preparing factual incident reports for management review.
Commitment to delivering a professional, customer-focused security service, including maintaining a respectful and reassuring presence.
Evidence of flexibility and teamwork, including supporting supervisors, adapting to operational priorities and covering additional duties when required.

Skills

Communication skills
Observational skills
Judgement
CCTV operation
Alarm system monitoring
Access control system operation
First aid
Record-keeping
Incident response
Emergency procedures

Location

London

Work Type

Rotational shift pattern
Full-time

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

Valid frontline SIA Licence or proven evidence of completion of SIA frontline training (Desirable)
Current First Aid certification or evidence of relevant first aid training (Desirable)
CCTV operator qualification or demonstrable experience operating CCTV systems in a security environment (Desirable)

Salary/Compensations

£28,640 FTE per year, plus an £8,000 shift allowance

Benefits

Non-contributory, career average pension (1/80th of annual salary per year worked, with option to adjust)
Discretionary performance award
8% benefits allowance (can be taken as salary or used for flexible benefits)
26 days’ annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days
Private medical insurance
Income protection

About the Company

The Bank of England is the UK's central bank, known for world-leading thinking on policy and strategy. Our mission is to promote the good of the people of the UK by maintaining monetary and financial stability, keeping prices stable and people's money safe. We are driven by curiosity and the desire to do important, challenging work. We benefit from a collaborative culture and long-established flexible ways of working, supporting our colleagues balance their work and personal lives. We strive to be a place where people feel they belong and have equal access to opportunities, because different perspectives helps us make the best decisions for the public.

Equal Opportunity

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We've partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed. We're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme.