Security Officer

Royal Academy of Arts; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Academy of Arts seeks an experienced Security Officer to ensure the safety of visitors and artworks. This role involves responding to security incidents, assisting guests, and maintaining a secure environment. Ideal candidates will have an SIA licence and prior security experience, with strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension

25 Days Annual Leave

Access to Virtual GP Service

Mental Health First Aid Training

Agile Working Opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a valid SIA licence.
• Previous experience in security, preferably within a museum or gallery.
• Ability to think critically in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of visitors, employees, and artworks.
• Respond promptly to security incidents and assist visitors.
• Maintain security of the premises while providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Vigilance

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Valid SIA Licence

Previous Experience in Security

Job description

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The Vacancy

contractual hours will be 45 hours per week, working on an eight week rotating shift pattern based on a 4 on 4 off (including weekends and bank holidays).

About This Role

The Royal Academy of Arts is currently looking to appoint an experienced Security Officer to join our in-house security team.

The Vacancy

Please note, contractual hours will be 45 hours per week, working on an eight week rotating shift pattern based on a 4 on 4 off (including weekends and bank holidays).

About This Role

The Royal Academy of Arts is currently looking to appoint an experienced Security Officer to join our in-house security team.

The Front of House Security Officer will ensure the safety and security of visitors, employees, and valuable artworks at the Royal Academy of Arts. This role will provide a welcoming presence whilst maintaining a secure environment and contributing to an exceptional visitor experience.

Acting as the first point of contact, you will respond promptly to security, first aid and emergency incidents, greet and assist visitors, and ensure customer service and the security of the premises is maintained at all times.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will hold a valid SIA licence and have previous experience in a security role, preferably within a museum, gallery or similar institution.

A vigilant individual, you will possess the ability to think critically and resolve incidents effectively and calmly, especially in high pressure situations and when unforeseen circumstances arise. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively work independently and as part of a team.

The Company

The RA dates way back to 1768 when a group of artists and architects persuaded King George lll to help them to ‘establish a society for promoting the Art of Design'. The original academy, in Pall Mall, was less than 10 meters long. Since then, there have been many changes, though the RA’s core purpose of bringing art and design to a broad audience and championing art and artists still holds true.

Today we are a contemporary art organisation hosting internationally acclaimed exhibitions and through investment in employee training and development, with courses such as Unconscious Bias, LGBTQ+ Awareness, Bystander, and Mental Health First Aid training, we are striving to foster a safe space for everyone through positive action. We also have Employee Network Groups, Ways In Groups, and an Employee Council so every employee has a voice and a way to feel heard by colleagues through the CEO.

The RA is truly a unique place, both as an attraction to our visitors, but also as a workplace. Our people are at the heart of all we do, and we support a broad and inspiring mix of departments; from exhibitions, curators, art handlers, researchers, publishers, and digital to schools and education, visitor welcome, fundraisers, and corporate support.

The Benefits

Exhibitions

Reciprocal Agreements with galleries across the UK

Enhanced Pension

Generous employer contributions

Enhanced Holiday

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Wellbeing

Access to a virtual GP Service and Mental Health First Aiders

Agile Working

The opportunity to work flexibly

RA Staff Council

Where your views are heard and listened to

Employee Clubs

Football, Staff Choir and more

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

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