Relief Security Officer (Street Team)

Anchor Group Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anchor Academy access

Full uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Auto Enrolment Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Anchor Group Services is seeking an experienced Relief Security Officer (StreetTeam) to cover holidays and sickness in Central London. The role is predominantly outdoors, with a highly visible uniformed presence and active patrols within a BID area to keep businesses and visitors safe.

You will gather intelligence, support crime prevention and coordinate with partner agencies, while flexibly covering shifts at short notice.

Qualifications

• Essential: Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence (DS).
• Full 5-year checkable employment history.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Flexible and reliable with the ability to work at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-visibility patrols throughout the BID area to support safety and deter crime and anti-social behaviour.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with BID businesses, premises, and levy payers.
• Respond professionally to requests for assistance from businesses, visitors and members of the public.
• Identify and report suspicious activity, security concerns, and environmental hazards to the authorities and emergency services.
• Liaise effectively with BID representatives, clients, and local businesses.
• Carry out regular patrols across the BID area to monitor activity and provide a reassuring presence.
• Accurately record incidents, patrols, and daily activities using electronic reporting systems.

Skills

SIA Door Supervisor Licence

Excellent communication

Flexible and reliable

Outdoor work

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 22/10/2026

At Anchor Group Services, our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to creating a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, progress your career and make a real impact.

As a leading provider of security, cleaning and facilities management services across the UK, we recognise that our success depends on the talent and dedication of our teams. That's why we invest in our people through a range of employee benefits, dedicated management support and wellbeing resources, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Through our own Anchor Academy, you'll have access to hundreds of accredited training courses to help you develop your skills, thrive in your role and achieve your career goals.

Job Description

Job Title: Relief Security Officer (StreetTeam)

Location: Central London

Pay Rate: Minimum £ 14.80 per hour

Reporting to: Contract Supervisor /Regional Operations Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity hasarisen for an experienced, reliable and flexible Relief Security Officer to join our award-winning StreetTeam based in Central London who work within one of the Business ImprovementDistricts (BID).

This role is ideal for someonelooking to cover holiday and sickness shifts, including short-notice cover, andwho is happy to work exclusively outdoors. Workingpredominantly outdoors, you will play a key role in helping to keep the areasafe, welcoming and secure for businesses, residents and visitors.

As the “eyes and ears” of theBID, you will maintain a highly visible uniformed presence, proactivelyidentifying and responding to issues such as crime, anti-social behaviour,nuisance activity and environmental concerns. You'll also act as an ambassadorfor the area, building positive relationships with businesses, visitors andpartner agencies while contributing to wider community safety initiatives.

In addition, you will gather andshare intelligence, support crime prevention activity, and help promote a safeand welcoming environment through vigilance, professionalism and excellentcommunication.

This position would suit someonewith a high degree of flexibility who is comfortable being called upon at shortnotice when required.

Additional Information:

You will be joining a small butexceptional team of Security professionals - being able to work with apositive, can-do attitude as part of the is essential.

Full uniform and PPE, includingstab-resistant vests and wet-weather clothing, will be provided. This is aphysically active role involving extensive foot patrols, with officers oftencovering more than 30,000 steps during a shift. Candidates must be able to meetthese physical requirements.

Shift availability will varydepending on site needs, making this role is ideal for someone seeking flexiblework.

Must be able to travel to CentralLondon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-visibility patrolsthroughout the BID area to support safety and deter crime and anti-socialbehaviour.
  
• Build and maintain positiveworking relationships with BID businesses, premises, and levy payers.
  
• Respond professionally torequests for assistance from businesses, visitors and members of the public.
  
• Identify and report suspiciousactivity, security concerns, and environmental hazards to the appropriateauthorities and emergency services.
  
• Liaise effectively with BIDrepresentatives, clients, and local businesses.
  
• Support and refer vulnerablepeople to appropriate agencies
  
• Reporting environmental issuesincluding waste, fly tipping, graffiti, water leaks, brokentraffic/streetlights, damaged street furniture.
  
• Carry out regular patrols acrossthe BID area to monitor activity and provide a reassuring presence.
  
• Accurately record incidents,patrols, and daily activities using electronic reporting systems.
  
• Work collaboratively with thePolice and other partner agencies to support crime prevention and communitysafety initiatives.
  
• Assist with any other reasonableduties or responsibilities as requested by the BID.
  

Requirements

• Essential: Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence (DS)
  
• Full 5-year checkable employment history
  
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
  
• Flexible and reliable with the ability to work at short notice
  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  
• Being able to speak Arabic is not essential, but advantageous.
  
• Confident dealing with businesses, local community, andvulnerable persons
  
• Professional appearance and attitude
  
• Ability to work independently andas part of a team
  
• Access to a range of nationallyrecognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
  
• Access to SIA and First Aidtraining at discounted rates, with financial support available
  
• Auto Enrolment Pension (ifearnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)
  
• Stream - access to pay as you earn it
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available
  
• Full uniform provided
  
• Free Employee AssistanceProgramme 24/7 including access to counselling
  
• Hospital Saturday Fund
  
• Reward and Recognition awards
  

What’s Next?

Other companies may call thisrole: BID Warden, Street Team, . SecurityOfficer, Protection Officer, SIA Security Officer, Security Enforcement Officer

Within commuting distanceof: London,Islington, Camden Town, Marylebone, Paddington, Dalston, Whitechapel, CanaryWharf, Reading, Woking, Watford, St Albans, Beaconsfield, Luton, Harrow,Wembley, Southall, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Sutton, Croydon, Watford

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.