Library Asset Protection & Front-of-House Security

Select Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Parental leave options

Retail discounts

Training & apprenticeships

Job summary

Select Recruitment has a Cambridge-based library security role for a Security Assistant / Front-of-House Asset Protection. You will blend customer service with security, acting as the welcoming face for visitors while safeguarding assets.

Attend to emergencies, help maintain safety standards, and support the wider library team, including flexible shifts across opening hours and occasional events. This is a fixed-term 18‑month or permanent contract in a public-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Customer‑centric mindset: Passion for interacting with members of the public and staff.
• Security experience: Previous security role with strong customer service skills.
• Flexibility & Reliability: Ability to work a 3-shift rota to cover opening hours.

Responsibilities

• Be the Face of the Library: combine reception and security with a welcoming approach for visitors and staff.
• Protect Priceless History: ensure the building is secure and maintain high safety standards for all staff and guests.
• Be the First Line of Defense: act as part of the emergency response team for incidents like fire or flooding.
• Support the Wider Team: assist with special projects across affiliated libraries when needed.

Skills

Customer-centric mindset

Security experience

Flexibility

Adaptability

Team spirit

Job description

Select Recruitment has a Cambridge-based library security role for a Security Assistant / Front-of-House Asset Protection. You will blend customer service with security, acting as the welcoming face for visitors while safeguarding assets.

Attend to emergencies, help maintain safety standards, and support the wider library team, including flexible shifts across opening hours and occasional events. This is a fixed-term 18‑month or permanent contract in a public-facing environment.