Access Control Specialist – Museum Security & Passes

National Museums; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free exhibition entry for you and your

Free exhibition entry for you and your

Civil Service Pension Scheme

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Professional qualifications support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The British Museum is seeking an organised Access Control Assistant to support the safety and security of one of the world’s most visited cultural institutions. You will manage security passes, keys, permits and access permissions, acting as a central point of contact for staff, contractors and visitors.

This full-time, on-site role in Bloomsbury requires strong administration skills, excellent English, and the ability to engage with diverse colleagues while maintaining high levels of customer

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy administrative environment with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English with ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills including databases and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an efficient and responsive access control service, issuing and renewing security passes and access permissions.
• Act as main contact for staff, contractors and visitors on access control procedures.
• Manage electronic access control systems, databases and key management processes, ensuring records are up to date.
• Carry out verification, accreditation and contractor induction to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Undertake Health and Safety responsibilities and checks.
• Support resolution of security issues and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Organisational skills

English proficiency

IT skills

Security knowledge

Customer service

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

The British Museum is seeking an organised Access Control Assistant to support the safety and security of one of the world’s most visited cultural institutions. You will manage security passes, keys, permits and access permissions, acting as a central point of contact for staff, contractors and visitors.

This full-time, on-site role in Bloomsbury requires strong administration skills, excellent English, and the ability to engage with diverse colleagues while maintaining high levels of customer