CCTV Operator (Casual)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Casual CCTV Operator in Stratford-upon-Avon. The successful candidate will assist in monitoring CCTV to enhance community safety. Responsibilities include CCTV monitoring, evidence preparation, and partner communication. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, strong IT proficiency, and the ability to handle sensitive information. This role includes both day and night shifts and requires successful completion of vetting processes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Capable of adapting to new IT systems quickly.
• Strong observational skills to accurately recall information.

Responsibilities

• CCTV monitoring across the District’s towns and communities.
• Producing evidence and preparing official documents.
• Communicating with partners via radio and telephone.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent observation skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Job description

About Us

Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.

At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.

What to Expect in the Role

Do you want to make a difference by preventing and detecting crime and disorder? If so, this could be an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and contribute to the work of the South Warwickshire Community Safety Partnership by being the eyes on the ground helping to protect our communities, places, businesses, and visitors.

We are currently recruiting for a Casual CCTV Operator to assist our full-time team in keeping the district safe. You will be offered a choice of working day and night shifts to help combat crime and disorder and promote community safety.

Our CCTV Team provide quality public space CCTV surveillance which is accredited to British Standard BS7958 and the Surveillance Camera Commissioner certification.

Our CCTV control room has the latest camera technology and systems, including over 130 public space CCTV cameras located in 8 towns throughout Stratford-on-Avon District.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Working alongside community safety partner organisations, including the police, council, and businesses, you will play a crucial role in the wider Community Safety Partnership arrangements, working to prevent and detect crime and disorder and to maintain public safety and welfare. Your duties will include:

• CCTV monitoring across the District’s towns and communities
• Producing evidence and preparing official documents to support investigations
• Play a key role in communicating with our partners via radio and telephone
• Monitoring and responding to queries received in the team email account

What You’ll Need

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong IT skills and the ability to adapt to new IT systems
• Excellent observation skills with the ability to recall and record information accurately
• An understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information accordingly

Our CCTV service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CCTV Operators usually work 12 hours shifts however you might be asked to cover shorter periods for example to cover events or operations. This vacancy will offer shifts during both day and night periods. The role will require some periods of lone working as well as working with other operators and the CCTV Manager. As a part of the role you may be required to attend training courses but this will be with suitable notice.

Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory criminal record, employment, and credit checks prior to employment starting, as well as being externally vetted by Warwickshire Police to the Non-Police Personnel Vetting Standard (NPPV Level 2).

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sam Slemensek, Governance & Community Safety Manager on 07854717747 or [e-mail].

Applications will close at midnight on Friday 2nd January 2026 — Interviews will be held week beginning 19th January 2026.