Security Officer (Part-Time)

PartTimeJobs • Part Time • Lewes, East Sussex, East Sussex, United Kingdom • £13,380 / year • 17h ago

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Security Officer to join us on a part-time Permanent contract.

You will provide a visible security presence and maintain the security of Glyndebourne’s buildings, grounds and property for staff, performing company and audience. This will include acting as a fire warden and first aider as required and to provide additional reception cover out of hours. Previous security experience is essential along with a current SIA Door Supervisor Licence.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Monitor control and fire alarm panels investigating any isolations
Check CCTV system, raising barrier when required
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
Intermittent patrols of the main building and ancillary buildings to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, fire hazards and ensure security of doors, windows
Pre performance patrols to ensure doors and fire hydrants are not obstructed and illuminated fire signs are working
Respond appropriately to security alerts, calling police or fire departments in cases of emergency
Respond to first aid requests and fires as appropriate (other first aiders and fire wardens are available)
Monitor entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Log daily activities such as transport and reception opening and closing times and irregularities, such as false alarms, equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorised persons, or unusual occurrences in handover book.
Taking in and sorting post, parcels and milk
Maintain stationery cupboard and liaising with Finance Department on stock and ordering
Ensure equipment such as the defibrillator, radios and torches are always charged and ready for use
Monitoring the turbine and notifying the duty engineer of any issues
In conjunction with Building services run weekly fire alarm tests

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

ESSENTIAL

Previous security experience
Current SIA Door Supervisor Licence
Own Transport

DESIRABLE

Current first aid at work certificate
Previous fire warden experience

Hours of Work

You will be part of our team of Guards and will work according to our shift rota based on an average 21.5 hours per week. This will consist of 2 Day shifts (06:00 – 18:00), followed by 2 Night shifts (18:00 – 06:00) and then 12 off.

Salary and Benefits

We can offer a salary of £13,380 per annum. Salaries are reviewed annually on 1st January.

We offer 6.6 weeks (33 days) holiday per year including public holidays.

We can offer a beautiful working environment, and the chance to see world-class opera.

We also offer :

Free Pilates and Zumba classes, once a week
Corporate Gym memberships
An onsite Physiotherapist
Cost price electric car charging
Cycle to Work scheme
Subsidised dining at our onsite restaurants
Free tea and coffee
Discount at the Glyndebourne shop
Free on-site parking
Free minibus service to and from Lewes train station and Ringmer
Discount at various highstreet retailers through the Glyndebourne benefits hub

How to Apply

Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

To help us monitor the effectiveness of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and our supporting policies and procedures, we ask all job applicants to complete our anonymized and confidential Equal Opportunities monitoring form .

Please then apply by submitting your CV and covering letter. Please note, candidates must be able to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is Friday 7 February 2025

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If relevant to you, please inform us of this in your covering letter. If you have any questions in relation to this or if you would like this advert sent to you in a larger or dyslexia friendly font then please contact a member of the HR team