Security Officer

Equans UK & Ireland; Brighton; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave (+ public hols)

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days per year

Learning opportunities and training

Employee referral rewards

Access to employee networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Security Officer to join the team at Mithras Halls of Residence in Brighton. This permanent, full-time role covers 44.5 hours per week with 4-on-4-off shifts (18:00–07:00 weekdays; 19:00–07:00 weekends).

You will guard student accommodation for 804 residents, manage access control, respond to incidents, and uphold health and safety policies. Benefits include generous leave, life cover, discounts, and employee networks.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid SIA Security Guard licence.
• Experience in high-profile security with customer service focus.
• Professional, discreet and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Guard, patrol and protect Mithras Halls, 804 residents.
• Ensure access control and visitor monitoring.
• Respond to out-of-hours calls and coordinate with National Operation Centre.

Skills

SIA Licence

Customer Service

Teamwork

Public Safety

Job description

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View more categories View less categories Sector Utilities, Oil, Gas and Energy Role Executive Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Equans is looking for a Security Officer to join our team working in Mithras Halls of Residence, Brunswick Hall, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4QX . This is a permanent full time role working 44.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £32,600.00 per annum and benefits package.

Shift times: 4-on-4-off -18:00pm -07:00am - Monday to Fridays - 19:00-07:00 Sat & Sun

What will you deliver?

The Security officer /Concierge is responsible for security integrity of the Mithras Halls student accommodation campus, with 804 residents. To guard, patrol and protect, buildings, in accordance with the assignment instructions. To fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company's Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans. To ensure that access control, visitor monitoring and booking systems are complied with and to ensure efficient and smooth operations for producing excellent feedback and resident satisfaction. Responds in a professional and courteous manner by providing accurate and timely information and services. To be 1st responder to all out of hours calls relating to the building, make safe where applicable and co-ordinate with the National Operation Centre to escape the call where required.

What we offer.

On offer is a competitive salary and benefit package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Essential Criteria

• Hold a valid SIA Security Guard licence.
• Have experience in a high-profile security environment with a strong focus on customer service.
• Demonstrate a professional, discreet and customer-focused approach when representing the Company.
• Have a sound understanding of public safety, security and standard safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Be able to think quickly, solve problems and remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Show strong attention to detail and maintain high standards of personal presentation.
• Be able to handle confidential information appropriately.

Desirable Criteria

• Hold a valid First Aid qualification.
• Have experience working with confidential or classified information.
• Have working knowledge of relevant computer applications.
• Bring a positive, proactive attitude to work.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we're committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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