Access Control Coordinator — Secure Access & Compliance

Sussex Police; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Discounts for everyday spend

On-site gyms

Sports clubs

Parental leave

Wellbeing guidance

Healthcare discounts

Job summary

Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford is seeking an Access Control Coordinator for a fixed term/secondment to cover maternity leave. The role focuses on managing physical and digital access control, maintaining records, and ensuring security compliance. Office-based, 08:00-16:00, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will combine administrative expertise with strong communication, integrity, and attention to detail to support access management for staff, contractors, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across multiple channels.
• High attention to detail with experience maintaining accurate, confidential records.
• Ability to audit records, interpret system reports, and exercise sound judgement in access decisions.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Manage physical and digital access control systems, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely processing of requests in line with service level agreements.
• Grant, amend, and revoke access permissions in accordance with role requirements, security policies, and clearance levels.
• Coordinate the production, distribution, and deactivation of ID and access cards, maintaining up-to-date records and photo databases.
• Verify vetting and security clearances and conduct regular audits of access permissions and system records.
• Investigate and report access-related incidents or anomalies, ensuring compliance with data protection and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for access control queries, working closely with HR, IT, Estates & Facilities, and Security teams.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford is seeking an Access Control Coordinator for a fixed term/secondment to cover maternity leave. The role focuses on managing physical and digital access control, maintaining records, and ensuring security compliance. Office-based, 08:00-16:00, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will combine administrative expertise with strong communication, integrity, and attention to detail to support access management for staff, contractors, and visitors.