Relief Security Officer – Edinburgh (Evenings/Weekends)

Sodexo Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Relief Security Officer role across two prestigious Edinburgh sites, Diageo - Johnnie Walker Experience and DLA Piper, with the UK pay rate of £14.00 per hour for a 36-hour week on an annualised hours contract.

The role is permanent with varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, delivering first-class security and customer service while ensuring safety, compliance, and professional presentation across sites.

Qualifications

• SIA Front Line Guarding Licence is required.
• SIA CCTV Licence is required.
• Professional or further qualification in Security Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful approach at all times.
• Deliver excellent customer service and build strong relationships with clients and visitors.
• Ensure high standards of personal presentation and adherence to company uniform requirements.
• Respond efficiently and effectively to emergencies, keeping customers informed throughout.
• Assist contractors and visitors, ensuring site procedures and policies are followed.
• Liaise with emergency services and statutory authorities as required.
• Monitor site radio systems and follow correct communication procedures.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, including incident reports, Health & Safety records, and Daily Occurrence Books.
• Provide regular feedback to management on service delivery and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Respond promptly to security incidents and elevate issues appropriately.
• Support a safe and secure working environment for all site occupants.
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties required to meet business needs.

Skills

SIA Front Line Guarding Licence

SIA CCTV Licence

Security management qualification

Microsoft Office knowledge

Education

Security management qualification

Job description

Relief Security Officer role across two prestigious Edinburgh sites, Diageo - Johnnie Walker Experience and DLA Piper, with the UK pay rate of £14.00 per hour for a 36-hour week on an annualised hours contract.

The role is permanent with varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, delivering first-class security and customer service while ensuring safety, compliance, and professional presentation across sites.