Loss Prevention Officer - Swansea & Merthyr

NEXT; Swansea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Next is seeking a dedicated Loss Prevention Officer to join our team in Swansea. In this role, you will help ensure a safe shopping environment while working closely with store teams to uphold our loss prevention standards. Your responsibilities will include identifying risks, engaging with local authorities, and supporting various store locations. This position requires flexibility and a commitment to maintaining safety for both customers and staff.

Qualifications

• Preferred previous security experience in retail environment.
• Flexibility to work across different stores and times required.
• Ability to build relationships with teams and police.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe and secure shopping environment.
• Identify high-risk areas and deter theft.
• Work closely with store teams and local police.

Skills

Security experience

Communication

Organizational skills

IT literacy

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

About the role:

We are looking for a Loss Prevention Officer to join the Loss Prevention team!

Working within our Loss Prevention team you’ll effectively support the provision of a safe and secure working and shopping environment, providing a uniformed presence to protect the company assets and to minimise loss.

You will:

• Help our stores feel like safe and secure places to work and shop.
• Work closely with Store Teams and build strong relationships with local police.
• Identify any high-risk areas and act as a strong deterrent on the shop floor.
• Engage with store management to ensure Company LP standards within stores are adhered to at all times.
• Action any other duties as requested by the Regional LP Manager including Out of Hours surveillance, LP auditing and additional support at other stores and attend department meetings.

About you:

• Previous security experience within a retail environment is preferred.
• You’ll be flexible and willing to work across different stores and opening times.
• Travel will be required on a day to day basis to cover a cluster of stores within a reasonable travelling distance from your home address.
• Totally committed to keeping our Store Teams and customers safe.
• Well organised with the ability to work well in a fast and busy store.
• Hardworking, self motivated and always ready to use your initiative.
• A confident communicator who can build great relationships with store teams, police and customers.
• Fully flexible to work 5 out of 7 days including weekends and evenings.
• Comfortable with using IT systems/computers is preferred but not essential.