Security Team Leader

Master of the Household’s Office
Hospitality
the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Permanent
£23,000 per annum plus a 15% employer contribution pension scheme and benefits
12 hour shift patterns averaging 42 hours per week (based on a pattern of 2 days, 2 nights and 4 days off)

It's knowing you're protecting the community that surrounds you.

It’s knowing that your work matters. And it’s delivering exceptional service, every day. This is what it feels like to work for the Royal Household.

Our team of dedicated Security Officers provide an essential service: maintaining a safe and secure environment throughout the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

You'll oversee and co-ordinate the team's daily activities. Leading by example you’ll work as part of the team, carrying out access control duties as well as welcoming staff, guests and the visiting public alike.

Security patrols, fire safety inspections, incident response and daily reporting are also a crucial part of your role.

Alongside this, you’ll support the Head of Security by playing an active part in the team’s ongoing development, helping ensure the team is ready and motivated to deliver their best.

You'll be proud of the part you play, and knowing you keep the palace secure will motivate you to deliver consistently high standards every day.

The role will involve working outside during routine patrols of the estate, and also in challenging environments such as heights or confined spaces.

Previous experience working in a similar role from the military, police, or security sectors is required for this role, but it’s your team-focused approach that will make the real difference.

Strong leadership skills will be vital; it’s important that you can guide, motivate and advise those around you.

You'll be confident in the event of a security or fire related incident, able to apply your knowledge and judgement to respond effectively and make decisions.

Basic IT skills are a must, and you'll ideally have experience of computerised fire and/or security monitoring and access control systems.

Your good initiative will make you an asset to the team, helping you to identify problems before they arise, and find effective solutions.

Interpersonal skills are important too, because you’ll be working closely with a wide range of people, including employees and visitors.

Above all, you'll have a pro-active attitude and will be eager to take on new challenges, essential qualities that will enable you to deliver to the highest standards every day.

Vacancy Closing Date: 28/09/2018, 23:55

This vacancy is closed to applications.