Seasonal CCTV Operator

SURREY COUNTY CRICKET CLUB; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meal and drink provided

Job summary

Surrey County Cricket Club is seeking a qualified CCTV Operator for all major matchday fixtures at The Kia Oval. This seasonal, zero-hours role focuses on safeguarding spectators and ensuring smooth event operations via surveillance systems.

Ideal candidates will be highly observant, able to maintain concentration, and quickly respond to incidents. Experience in a control room is required, with flexible weekend and holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CCTV licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre- and post-event safety checks to ensure compliance with safe working procedures.
• Monitor spectator movements and behaviour to identify potential issues or incidents, taking appropriate action as necessary.
• Observe multiple locations to detect suspicious or unusual behaviour.
• Track suspect individuals within the venue or around the venue perimeter.
• Liaise with control room management to provide detailed intelligence about suspects, including appearance, actions, or location.
• Ensure the CCTV system is fully operational, with video footage recorded and securely stored.
• Assist police and other authorities by providing access to CCTV recordings or copies of footage when required.

Skills

CCTV Licence

UK work rights

Observational skills

Calm under pressure

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Job description

Seasonal CCTV Operator

Application Deadline: 1 March 2027

Department: Matchday Operations - Casual

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: The Kia Oval

Compensation: £20.30 / hour

Description

Hours of work:

• Contract Type- Casual
• Flexible, dependent of the planned fixtures.
• Weekend, evening and bank holiday working.

The Position

We are seeking a qualified CCTV Operator to join our team for all major matchday fixtures, including The Hundred, T20 matches, and International Cricket games.

This role is a key part of our operations team, responsible for safeguarding spectators and ensuring the smooth running of events using our surveillance systems. Attention to detail, vigilance, and the ability to respond quickly to incidents are essential.

You must be highly observant, capable of maintaining concentration for extended periods, and able to monitor multiple areas or incidents simultaneously. Experience working in a control room environment is a requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out pre- and post-event safety checks to ensure compliance with safe working procedures.
• Monitor spectator movements and behaviour to identify potential issues or incidents, taking appropriate action as necessary.
• Observe multiple locations to detect suspicious or unusual behaviour.
• Track suspect individuals within the venue or around the venue perimeter.
• Liaise with control room management to provide detailed intelligence about suspects, including appearance, actions, or location.
• Ensure the CCTV system is fully operational, with video footage recorded and securely stored.
• Assist police and other authorities by providing access to CCTV recordings or copies of footage when required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Must hold a valid CCTV licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Discretion in handling and discussing sensitive information.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
• Quick and logical thinking to identify and respond to emergencies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Patience, focus, and perseverance.
• Flexible availability for all major matchday fixtures.
• Experience working in a control room environment is required.

Benefits

• Complimentary meal and drink provided each shift.