CCTV Control Room Operator – Live Safety & Surveillance

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds United Football Club is seeking a CCTV control room operator to monitor the stadium, manage two-way radios, emergency telephones and telephone lines, and support the safety team with timely information.

You will work under pressure, maintain confidentiality, and liaise with Police, First Aid and Event Management to help protect people and property while ensuring compliance with data protection rules.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Previous CCTV monitoring experience.
• A working knowledge of the Data Protection code of practice for surveillance cameras and personal information.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• IT literate.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Good knowledge of event security, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation.
• Ability to be presentable at all times when working and to represent the club in the expected manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate the relevant CCTV equipment, including two-way radios, emergency telephones and telephone lines.
• Maintain good stadium knowledge in order to track staff and spectators on CCTV.
• Monitor the stadium regularly on CCTV to provide the safety team with decision‑making information.
• Liaise with other control room representatives, including Police, First Aid and Event Management.
• Respond to staff and management requests in a timely manner.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and escalated issues where appropriate.
• Take ownership when dealing with high‑pressure situations.
• Maintain good knowledge of each event's policies, procedures and job descriptions.
• Take responsibility for personal performance and skill development, and perform duties with due regard to club policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Ensure implementation of the club's health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies; undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and additional training as required; and ensure working practices comply with relevant legislation, data protection and GDPR requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

CCTV monitoring

Data protection

Under pressure

Customer service

IT literacy

Multi-tasking

Team player

Event security

Confidentiality

Presentable

Job description

Leeds United Football Club is seeking a CCTV control room operator to monitor the stadium, manage two-way radios, emergency telephones and telephone lines, and support the safety team with timely information.

You will work under pressure, maintain confidentiality, and liaise with Police, First Aid and Event Management to help protect people and property while ensuring compliance with data protection rules.