Security Compliance Officer

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Compliance Officer to join their Security and Matchday Safety Department. This role is essential in maintaining safety protocols at the Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. You'll be responsible for overseeing security measures, managing contractors, and ensuring a welcoming environment for staff and visitors. The position demands a proactive individual with a valid SIA Security Guard Licence and experience in security roles. Join a team that values safety, professionalism, and excellent interpersonal skills, contributing to a safe and secure atmosphere for all.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current SIA Security Guard Licence and have prior experience as a Security Officer.
• Ability to manage incidents and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security protocols and provide a visible security presence.
• Manage contractors and respond to on-site incidents.

Skills

SIA Security Guard Licence

Conflict Resolution

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

CCTV Systems

Access Control Systems

Job description

Department: Security and Matchday Safety Department

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, (Including working a shift pattern, including days; nights, evenings & weekends)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £30,501 per annum

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: 1 September 2024

The Department

The Club’s Security and Matchday Safety Department are vital to the Club in ensuring that our people and premises remain safe and protected. We provide a 24/7 service across all sites and the department is now expanding to ensure we can continue to deliver excellence.

The Role

Working as part of a team of Security Compliance Officers, you will oversee and maintain the security protocols at the Club’s Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. Providing a day-to-day, onsite, visible security presence will be the primary function of your role. You will be a Club ambassador and provide a welcoming and professional first impression to any staff and visitors. The role will be incredibly varied, and your day-to-day activities will include (but are not limited to):

1. Managing contractors
2. Responding to any on-site incidents
3. Regular patrols
4. Reporting all security breaches
5. Monitoring CCTV systems and access control
6. Updating security logs, checklists and any other documentation as required for recording and evidential purposes

The Person

The successful postholder must hold a current SIA Security Guard Licence and have previous experience in a Security Officer role. You must also be available to work shift pattern arrangements which will include working flexibly across days, nights and weekends.

Ideally, you will have the ability to respond and attend onsite incidents and manage difficult situations, requests, queries, and challenging enquiries in a professional manner. You will also have experience in resolving conflict and incidents as they arise with the ability to maintain accurate written and electronic records. You will also have experience monitoring CCTV systems, access control, fire alarms, and intruder alarms.

You will be a team player with a positive, “can-do” attitude, an individual who enjoys working as part of a successful team to achieve a common goal, as well as someone who has excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build relationships with different audiences. You will also be proficient in using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embraces equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and fully support The FA's Football Leadership Diversity Code.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex, and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles, a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club.