Concierge / Security Officer

Chethams School of Music; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned specialist music school in Manchester is looking for a full-time Concierge/Security Officer. This role involves providing security for the premises, assisting staff and visitors, and maintaining a professional service. The salary is £27,968 annually with 20 days of paid leave plus bank holidays. Benefits include access to an on-site gym and free concert tickets.

Benefits

On-site gym

Free tickets to selected concerts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in security or concierge roles preferred.
• Ability to handle customer inquiries calmly and professionally.
• Willingness to complete child protection screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide general security for the School premises.
• Assist staff, students, and the public with directions and advice.
• Log all patrols and security incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Chetham s School of Music is seeking a Concierge/Security Officer to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester. Chetham s is a magical place, home to the UK s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.

The job

• This is a full-time position currently working 12 hours per shift worked on a rota of day and night shifts with a requirement to cover colleagues leave which will be paid as overtime. Bank holidays will be normal working days dependant on the shift pattern, payment for these days is included in the annual salary.
• To work as a Security Officer on the shift rota, undertaking the provision of general security to the School premises and grounds throughout the year recording and logging all patrols.
• Provide a courteous and professional comprehensive service to staff and students at Chetham s, Visitors, Contractors and the general public, providing assistance, directions, help and accurate advice.

In return

• Salary GBP27,968.05 per annum (Scale Point 17-18)
• The post holder is entitled to paid annual leave of (20 days + 8days ) 6 weeks (6 weeks of 4 days including an allowance for bank holidays) to fit in with the existing shift pattern.
• Benefits include on site gym, free tickets to selected concerts & Cycle to Work Scheme.

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 2nd October 2025

Interviews will be held in person: TBC

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Chetham s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: (phone number removed)