Security Officer

Security; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain in Greater London is looking for a Security Officer. This role involves ensuring the safety of guests and employees, managing emergencies, and maintaining access control. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of security practices and fluent English skills. A robust benefits package including a competitive salary and various discounts is offered, along with opportunities for personal development and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

28 days’ holiday including 8 public holidays

Seasonal Ticket Loan

Contributory pension scheme

Discounted dental and health cover

Travel & Food discounts

Personal Development programs

Career growth opportunities

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a security role is preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance.
• Ability to manage emergency situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the compliance of health and safety for the hotel.
• Patrol the property and control access.
• Respond to alarms and assist during emergencies.

Skills

Strong knowledge of security, safety and risk management

High attention to detail

Ability to work well under pressure

Fluent in both spoken and written English

Job description

“The world is yours with Meliá”

Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders because the possibilities of growing and training here are endless. It is knowing that the world is yours and that you can work in many countries. And all with the feeling that you are part of a big family.

About Meliá White House Hotel NW1 3UP

Meliá White House is a modern and elegantly newly refurbished hotel exceptionally located next to Regent’s Park, within a short walk from the world-renowned shopping streets of Oxford Circus & Regents Street. Warren Street, Great Portland Street and Regent’s Park underground stations are all within a 5-minute walk.

Salary package: up to £30690 // Health cash back plan // Meals on duty // Pension scheme // Loyalty rewards and referral bonuses // many more

MISSION:To assist in the overall operation of the Safety and Security department in the protection of hotel, its assets, guest & employee property. To ensure guest & employee safety in accordance with operational standards & relevant legislation.

About the role, what will I be doing?

To assist in the compliance of H&S for the Hotel. Patrols of the property, Access Control, First Aid Reports, Lost Monitoring and responding to alarms, assisting guests/employees during emergency situations.

As Security Officer, you are the custodian of our property and assets. Your role is to ensure that through your knowledge and passion for your trade, our security team will constantly aim to maintain the highest standards of safety for all our guests and employees to enjoy.

(I understand that this is not an exhaustive description of my duties & this document is constantly changing & being updated)

What are we looking for?

• Strong knowledge of security, safety and risk management
• High attention to detail
• Can work well under pressure and remain organized and methodical
• Fluent in both spoken and written English is essential

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Holidays: 28 days’ holiday including 8 public holidays
• Seasonal Ticket Loan
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted dental and health cover with HSF
• Travel & Food discounts: excellent employee special rates in Melia Hotels worldwide for our team members, their friends & families while travelling and staying in our hotels including F&B discount (subject to individual outlets)
• Personal Development: programs designed to support your career right from the start, with unlimited access to online learning platform
• Career growth: fantastic opportunity to progress and access to a network of over 350 hotels across the world (subject to local right to work rules)
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work

The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK.

At Meliá we are all VIP

Their warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP people.

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