Security Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hours: 28 hours per week Pro-Rata (4 shifts on, 4 shifts off), including weekends and bank holidays
We are looking for a part-time CCTV and Intruder Alarm Security Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for remotely monitoring our CCTV and Intruder Alarm systems and responding to security incidents. As part of the role, you will need to make calls to external keyholding contractors, branch colleagues and other third parties, such as the police, in the event of alarm activations, break-ins or other serious security incidents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Remotely monitor CCTV and Intruder Alarm systems
- Record and report any genuine security incidents
- Liaise with emergency services and external contractors as required
- Ensure compliance with internal security procedures
- Highlight and escalate any equipment faults to the in-house technical team
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to work under pressure
- Good PC literacy skills
- Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays
Full training will be provided, so no prior experience in a similar role is required, however, knowledge of CCTV and intruder alarm systems, Google Workspace products and GDPR awareness are desirable traits.
This is a part-time role, offering 28 hours per week Pro-Rata (4 shifts on, 4 shifts off). The salary for this role is £16,152.40 p/a (approximately £11.09/hour). As the role will require weekend and bank holiday work, flexibility is essential. The successful candidate will be based in our Northampton-based office and will work closely with other members of our security team. Due to the requirement of this role to be carried out in our Northampton-based office, our Group Security team reserves the right to take location and travel arrangements into account when reviewing applications for this position.
If you are reliable, enthusiastic and have a passion for maintaining a safe and secure environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join our team!
Not Sure you Qualify? We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer, where everyone in our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves - you be you, it makes us, us, as we say. If you’re interested in this opportunity but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles with us.
To keep our business and customers safe, if you are successful in the role you will be made a conditional offer subject to additional background checks including criminal record (basic DBS), adverse financial, media search, occupational history, professional membership/qualification.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Wholesale
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Wholesale.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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