Security Officer (Cover) - Kensington Palace (6 months)

hireful; London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious heritage site in London seeks a Security Officer (Cover) to join their Operations Team at Kensington Palace. This role involves performing access control, monitoring CCTV systems, and ensuring a secure environment for visitors. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in security, particularly in heritage or corporate settings, and proficiency in MS Office. The position offers a competitive salary and includes both day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Security Control Room environment, preferably in heritage or corporate settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform access control, patrolling, and maintenance of shift log records.
• Monitor CCTV systems and life safety systems.
• Open and close the estate and assist visitors.

Skills

Experience in Security Control Room

Comfortable using technical systems

Proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Overview

Security Officer (Cover) - Kensington Palace (6 months)

Our client is the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and they’re bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. They want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories they share.

Home Palace: Kensington Palace

Status: Temporary/Seasonal

Salary: £36,658 per annum pro rata (comprises £28,909 basic salary, which includes £3,413 additional hours supplement and £4,336 shift disturbance supplement for day and night working)

Days/Hours of work: Full-Time (average 40.25 hours per week). Shift pattern involves both day and night shifts, including weekend and bank holidays.

About the role

They are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. They create space for spirits to stir and be stirred. They currently have an exciting opportunity to join their Operations Team at Kensington Palace as a Security Officer (Cover).

As a Security Officer (Cover), your role will be to support the security team in making Kensington Palace a safe and secure place in which to work and visit.

Responsibilities

• Perform access control, patrolling, and maintenance of shift log records.
• Monitor CCTV systems and life safety systems.
• Open and close the estate and assist visitors to ensure an unforgettable experience.
• Provide support on an ad-hoc basis due to the cover nature of the role, including day and night shifts.

Requirements / Qualifications

You will ideally be someone who has worked in a Security Control Room environment before, preferably in either heritage or corporate environments, and is comfortable using technical systems and MS Office (Word and Excel).

Additional information

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of Kensington Palace’s 300-year history and help us to bring their fascinating stories to life for their guests, every day.

Closing date: 27 September 2025

Interviews will be booked as and when applications are received. The advert may close early should a suitable applicant be found.

Related experience may include: Security, Protection, Armed Forces, CCTV, Security Officer, Security Guard, Site Patrol Officer, Mobile Security Officer, Corporate Security Officer, Security Supervisor, Lead Officer, Security Lead, etc.