Security Assistant

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Parental leave options

Retail discounts

Training & apprenticeships

Job summary

Select Recruitment has a Cambridge-based library security role for a Security Assistant / Front-of-House Asset Protection. You will blend customer service with security, acting as the welcoming face for visitors while safeguarding assets.

Attend to emergencies, help maintain safety standards, and support the wider library team, including flexible shifts across opening hours and occasional events. This is a fixed-term 18‑month or permanent contract in a public-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Customer‑centric mindset: Passion for interacting with members of the public and staff.
• Security experience: Previous security role with strong customer service skills.
• Flexibility & Reliability: Ability to work a 3-shift rota to cover opening hours.

Responsibilities

• Be the Face of the Library: combine reception and security with a welcoming approach for visitors and staff.
• Protect Priceless History: ensure the building is secure and maintain high safety standards for all staff and guests.
• Be the First Line of Defense: act as part of the emergency response team for incidents like fire or flooding.
• Support the Wider Team: assist with special projects across affiliated libraries when needed.

Skills

Customer-centric mindset

Security experience

Flexibility

Adaptability

Team spirit

Job description

Location: Cambridge

2 Vacancies Available :18-Month Fixed-Term Contract and a Permanent Contract

Position: Security Assistant / Front-of-House Asset Protection

The Opportunity

Do you excel at customer service, love engaging with the public, and take pride in protecting priceless assets?

As a key member of the Asset Protection team, you will:

• Be the Face of the Library: Combine strong front-of-house customer service skills (reception/security) with a friendly, welcoming approach for visitors and staff.

• Protect Priceless History: Ensure the building remains secure and maintain high safety standards for all staff and public guests.

• Be the First Line of Defense: Act as an essential member of the emergency response team in the event of incidents like fire or flooding.

• Support the Wider Team: Pitch in flexibly across tasks and assist with special projects across affiliated libraries when needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Customer-Centric Mindset: Passion for interacting with members of the public and building strong working relationships with staff.

• Experience: Previous experience in a Security position with strong customer service skills essential

• Flexibility & Reliability: Ability to work a 3-shift rota pattern to cover opening hours:

  • Mon–Fri: 05:45 – 19:30 (extended to 22:15 during Easter term)
  • Saturday: 07:45 – 17:15
  • Sunday: Shift hours TBC (Sunday opening coming soon)

• Adaptability: Willingness to cover occasional Bank Holidays, out-of-hours events, and be listed on the emergency call-out rota.

• Team Spirit: A dependable, proactive team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

What’s in It for You?

Our client offers an exceptional benefits package:

• 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)

• Outstanding parental leave options (maternity, paternity/co-parent, adoption, and shared parental leave)

• Retail discounts with major providers

• Growth & development: Access to professional training courses and apprenticeship opportunities

Ready to Apply?

If you want to play a hands‑on role in protecting centuries of history in an extraordinary setting, we want to hear from you.