Seasonal CCTV Operator

Surrey Cricket Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent sports venue in Greater London is seeking a qualified CCTV Operator for major matchday fixtures. This role is critical for safeguarding spectators and ensuring smooth event operations using surveillance systems. Candidates must have a valid CCTV licence, excellent observation skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. The position requires flexible availability during the cricket season from April to September, offering £19.80 per hour, with meals provided during shifts.

Benefits

Complimentary meal and drink per shift

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CCTV licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Experience working in a control room environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre- and post-event safety checks.
• Monitor spectator movements and behaviour.
• Ensure the CCTV system is fully operational.
• Assist authorities by providing access to CCTV recordings.

Skills

Strong observation skills

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Quick logical thinking

Education

Valid CCTV licence

Job description

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 highly welcome. Availability for all major matchdays between April and September is required.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 highly desirable.

Benefits

Salary and Benefits

• £19.80 per hour excluding holiday pay.
• Complimentary meal and drink provided each shift.

Hours of work

• Casual- Part Time
• Flexible dependent of the planned fixtures.
• Weekend and bank holiday working

Surrey County Cricket Club’s cricket season runs from April to September.

To Apply

Plase submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are suitable for this role.

Surrey County Cricket Club will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics.

We are actively encouraging applications from a diverse range of applicants to ensure we are attracting and hiring candidates who may be underrepresented in the organisation. We particularly encourage applications from Women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds in line with our strategic vision and business priorities.

Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people, and adults at risk that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records if required and the seeking of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our organisation.