Ref 94 · Permanent, part-time · Stratford E15

Secure On Site Security; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension (auto-enrolment)

Flexible 19-hour schedule

Career progression

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Secure On Site Security is seeking a professional Retail Security Officer for a busy Stratford (E15) retail premises. This part-time role covers 19 hours weekly with a pay rate of £12.21 per hour, focusing on deterring theft and ensuring customer and staff safety.

You will patrol, report incidents, and liaise with management and emergency services as needed, delivering courteous service while maintaining a professional security posture. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong observational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently
• Good understanding of diversity and customer care in a multicultural environment

Responsibilities

• Provide a strong and visible security presence on the shop floor
• Prevent theft, stock loss, and antisocial behaviour through proactive monitoring and intervention
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols of the premises
• Liaise with store management and emergency services when required
• Accurately record and report all security incidents, hazards, and suspicious activity
• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining a professional security posture

Skills

Observational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Reliability

Right to work in the UK

Education

SIA Licence (Security Guarding or Door Supervisor)

Job description

We are currently recruiting a professional and proactive Retail Security Officer to join our team at a busy retail premises in Stratford (E15). You will play a key role in safeguarding store assets, deterring criminal activity, and ensuring the safety of customers and staff at all times. This part-time role offers 19 hours per week, ideal for candidates seeking flexible work in a well-supported retail security environment.

Main duties

• Provide a strong and visible security presence on the shop floor
• Prevent theft, stock loss, and antisocial behaviour through proactive monitoring and intervention
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols of the premises
• Liaise with store management and emergency services when required
• Accurately record and report all security incidents, hazards, and suspicious activity
• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining a professional security posture

Essential

• Smart, professional appearance in line with the site uniform standard
• Valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence
• Strong observational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently
• Good understanding of diversity and customer care in a multicultural environment
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Previous experience in a retail or supermarket security role

Pay and benefits

• Hourly rate reviewed annually
• Workplace pension with employer contributions (auto-enrolment)
• Competitive pay rate of £12.21 per hour
• Flexible 19-hour part-time schedule
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity for additional hours or career progression
• Ongoing training and development