Vacancies - Security Officer (Full time / part time)

Want to join an award-winning security team and help protect one of the most famous visitor attractions in the UK?

If you’re an SIA licenced security officer based in the Bath area, with a strong sense of professionalism and customer care, then we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for exceptional security officers to join our Roman Baths security team, helping protect the site for generations to come. With over a million visitors every year, including celebrities, dignitaries and other high-profile figures, it is a prestigious, historic site which dates back more than 2000 years in places!

Role & Responsibilities

As a member of our team, your role will be to protect the Roman Baths, including during special functions held on site, as well as ensuring the safety and security of council staff, visitors and colleagues.

You will be:

  • Working as part of a team that includes other security officers and council staff
  • Providing a physical security presence
  • Meeting and greeting visitors
  • Controlling entry to the site
  • Patrolling throughout the site
  • Managing conflict should it arise
  • Recording incidents, security & safety concerns
  • Maintaining excellent communications, both written and verbal

Benefits

  • Competitive rates of pay and regular pay reviews
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing development and upskilling
  • Complimentary uniform to allow for comfort in all weathers
  • Supportive management team and regular supervisory contact
  • Employee benefits scheme, including:
  • 24-hour access to an online GP for you and your loved ones
  • Confidential 24/7 counselling helpline and care support for you and your loved ones
  • Online Discount Portal (on items including shopping, travel and leisure)
  • Local Discounts at shops, restaurants and bars
  • Health and Fitness benefits, from discounted gym memberships to training and nutritional advice

Personal attributes

We’re looking for a Security Officer who is friendly and welcoming, with a calm disposition. Ideally you will enjoy working with the public and be confident in de-escalating any situations that may arise.

You will be working closely with staff employed directly by the Roman Baths, so must thrive on working as part of a team and be able to take direction, whilst always maintaining your duties diligently and acting with integrity.

You will be smartly presented and report to work clean, tidy and on time.

Qualifications

You must have a valid SIA licence, ideally Door Supervision (DS) due to there being licensed evening functions. Close Protection (CP) licences are also eligible for this role and further training will be provided.

Pay and Salary

Currently pay during main opening hours is £11.50 per hour, plus holiday, pension, and benefits as listed above. You will be paid £12.20 per hour for special events.

Hours of Work

Variable, working both during the day and during the evening for event functions

Location

Central Bath, Somerset

Interview and Selection Process

Candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted by our Recruitment Team to attend an online interview. Initial interviews will be conducted via Teams. Technical support can be provided for those who are not familiar with using the platform.

Due to the high number of applications expected, only successful candidates will be contacted.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV and covering letter to us at office@venturesec.co.uk.

About Venture Security

For more than fifteen years, Venture Security has been providing the highest standard of professional security possible, acting as a trusted partner for our customers, exceeding their expectations and offering peace of mind.

We are committed to not only providing an excellent service and always delivering on our promises but matching this with outstanding customer service.

Located in Northwest Hampshire, Venture Security is one of the leading providers of security services across the region. We are one of the UK’s highest performing security contractors, ranked within the top 1% of security providers in the country by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Our customers include both corporate and residential clients, ranging from high-net-worth individuals, to SME’s, blue chip companies, local authorities and event organisers.