Security Officer

Babcock International Group; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP and Aviva DigiCare+

Employee share scheme

Shopping portal

Payment of professional fees

Be Kind Day

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Babcock International Group is seeking a Security Officer to provide around the clock security coverage for the Ashchurch site in Tewkesbury.

This full-time, permanent role requires DV clearance and a commitment to safeguarding people and property. You will patrol, monitor surveillance, report incidents, and respond to emergencies across the site.

The role offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have previous security experience.
• Demonstrate required DV security clearance.
• No fixed education background required.

Responsibilities

• Prevent losses and deter trespassers by following policy and procedures.
• Compile incident reports by recording observations and surveillance activity.
• Maintain the safety and wellbeing of personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Monitor building controls to ensure a secure environment.
• Patrol premises, monitor surveillance, and control access.
• Raise alarms and marshal resources when help is needed.

Skills

DV clearance

Job description

Role ID: SF70164 – at Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world; you can play your part as a Security Officer at our Ashchurch site.

Job Title

Security Officer

Location

Ashchurch, Tewkesbury

Compensation

Competitive + Benefits

Role Type

Full time / Permanent

Overview

As a Security Officer at our Ashchurch site, you will provide around the clock security coverage for our Tewkesbury location.

Responsibilities

• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing staff and visitors of policy and procedures, and deterring trespassers
• Compile reports by recording observations, information, incidents, and surveillance activities
• Ensure security, safety and well‑being of all personnel, visitors, and the premises
• Maintain environment by monitoring building and equipment controls
• Secure premises through regular patrolling, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment and access points, and permitting entry if required
• Obtain help by sounding alarms and marshalling resources

Shift Pattern

Full time, 42 hours per week. Shift pattern: 4 working days, 4 days off, 4 working nights, 4 days off.

Essential Experience

Ideally you will have previous security experience, but this is not essential.

Qualifications

We value difference and don’t have a fixed requirement for background or education. Demonstrate required level of experience or willingness to learn and we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

Must be able to achieve and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• 10 days special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces
• Holiday trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one week of annual leave (opens February to March annually)
• Be Kind Day – one paid day per year to undertake volunteering work with an organisation or charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial well‑being

EEO & Disability Statement

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

Closing Date

27/07/2026