Access Control Officer

Networking Women in the Fire Service; City Of London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firefighting organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Access Control Officer. The role involves managing security systems, administering access, and liaising with departments for service issues. Candidates should have experience with IT applications and financial monitoring. This permanent position offers a salary of £36,723 per annum with benefits including holidays and gym access.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Free access to the Brigade gym

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of using a range of information technology applications.
• Experience of financial monitoring and control procedures.
• Good organizational skills for managing priorities.
• An awareness of the security issues associated with a 24-hour emergency service.

Responsibilities

• Manage security and access control systems across Brigade premises.
• Administer access cards and respond to service requests.
• Support the design and implementation of proactive security measures.
• Liaise with departments on Brigade-wide service issues.

Skills

Experience with IT applications

Financial monitoring

Organizational skills

Awareness of security issues

Job description

Post: Access Control Officer
Salary: £36,723 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £36,723 – £44,085 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 28 November 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the LFB’s Property Group for an Access Control Officer within the Property Team at LFB HQ.

The post holder will be a key member of the Property Team, responsible for managing the security and access control systems across Brigade premises. This includes administering access cards, responding to service requests, producing system reports and audits, and delivering access control surgeries. They will support the design and implementation of proactive security measures, ensure regular testing of safety equipment, and maintain the integrity and efficiency of all computerised access and camera systems.

Additionally, the role involves liaising with departments on Brigade-wide service issues, assisting with contract administration, and monitoring expenditure against budgets. The post holder will also support the Senior HQ and Security Manager in overseeing the HQ estate, including Merton LOC, and contribute to facilities management services related to building maintenance, improvements, and daily operations.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of using a range of information technology applications with good keyboard skills and an awareness of the ways in which IT applications can be utilised in relation to the duties of this post.
2. Experience of financial monitoring and control procedures including maintaining accurate financial records.
3. Good organisational skills and the ability to identify and address changing and conflicting priorities whilst meeting deadlines and the ability to use own initiative in a diverse range of situations.
4. An awareness of the security issues associated with a 24 hour emergency service and in particular, the need for premises security and how security applications and systems can effectively and efficiently serve premises occupiers.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e‑mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place on Thursday 11th December 2025 at our Headquarters in Central London. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.