Security Officer

The Wheatley Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Annual leave entitlements

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Wheatley Solutions in Glasgow is seeking a Security Officer at Wheatley House to safeguard hubs, staff and visitors on site. You will monitor security systems, enforce ID badge protocols and ensure health and safety compliance, opening and securing the building daily and reporting incidents.

You will also maintain records, assist with minor building tasks and provide reception cover as needed within a values-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Level 1 Disclosure check is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of hubs and staff.
• Open and secure the building daily and conduct regular inspections.
• Maintain security logs, CCTV footage and incident reports.
• Enforce ID badge protocols and health and safety regulations for staff and visitors.
• Provide reception cover and support general building maintenance tasks as required.

Education

Level 1 Disclosure check

Job description

Wheatley Solutions

Job title: Security Officer

Salary: SCP 17-18 (£29,957 - £30,592) per annum

Contract: Temporary linked to a period of Maternity Leave

Work pattern: Alternative shift Pattern, 37 hours per week. Week 1 – Monday – Friday, 06:00 – 13.00 .Week 2 – Monday – Friday, 13.00 – 21.00, Saturday, 10:00 – 14.00

Location: Wheatley House, 25 Cochrane Street, Glasgow, G1 1HL

Requirements: Level 1 Disclosure check

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Solutions as Security Officer.

About the role

As Security Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of hubs. This includes maintaining and monitoring security systems, enforcing ID badge protocols, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for staff and visitors. You will open and secure the building daily, conduct regular inspections, and report any issues promptly. The postholder will maintain accurate records including security logs, CCTV footage, and incident reports, ensuring all incidents are documented and escalated appropriately. Additional duties include assisting with office furniture and equipment relocation, inspecting fire doors and escape routes, and supporting general maintenance tasks as needed. You will also assist with other building maintenance and reception cover as required.

Who are we looking for?

Our Organisational Competencies

• Think Excellence
• Think Relate
• Think Collaborate
• Think Professionally
• Think Innovate

We want our Security Officer to be able to demonstrate the following behaviours and competencies:

• Adept at removing the barriers that get in the way of delivering excellent customer service
• Creating an environment of trust
• Finding creative solutions for customers
• Good listener
• Ability to take responsibility for own learning and continuous improvement
• Able to organise own workload to achieve priorities and objectives.
• Committed to own personal development
• Flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure
• Ability to represent Wheatley Group in a positive and effective manner
• Take responsibility for managing excellent performance results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-aware and self-motivated to realise your full potential
• Excellent time management skills

The benefits we offer

We offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• access to a contributory pension scheme;
• excellent leave entitlements;
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date:

Friday 30th October 2026 at 5pm

We want all our candidates to shine.