Security Officer - Main Gate

Silverstone; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company at the Silverstone venue is seeking a Security Officer for the Main Gate. Responsibilities include managing access and conducting patrols to ensure safety and security. The ideal candidate will possess an SIA Door Supervisor licence, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to professionalism.

Qualifications

• SIA Door Supervisor licence required.
• SIA CCTV Operators licence desired.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain secure perimeter to the venue.
• Manage access into and out of venue.
• Conduct proactive patrols.

Skills

SIA Door Supervisor licence

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Professional presentation

Ability to operate in a dynamic environment

Job description

Security Officer - Main Gate

Application Deadline: 26 June 2025

Department: Security

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Silverstone

Description

To monitor and protect SCL assets including managing access to and from the venue; conducting proactive patrols and responding to security related incidents on site.

Hours: Determined by rota. Four day shifts 0700-1900, four days off, four night shifts 1900-0700, four days off.

Key Relationships

• Colleagues and Team members
• External Contractors
• Key Stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

The post has a direct impact on the safety and security of the venue and the various events hosted on site. Not only does it affect operations, it also has a bearing on people’s first impression of the security within the venue. It is essential that the security is managed and operated to the highest standards.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Maintain secure perimeter to the venue
• Manage access into and out of venue.
• Conduct proactive patrols.
• Working at the Main Gate as and when required.
• Respond to security related incidents including fire and intruder alarm activations.
• Identify and record security or maintenance issues throughout the Venue.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures relevant to the role.

Team Responsibilities

• Promote at all times the professional image of the company by ensuring high standards of both professionalism and personal presentation.
• Participate in staff training as required.
• Comply with company policies and health and safety requirements at all times, encouraging an awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Any additional responsibilities as reasonably required.

Performance Responsibilities
Performance will be monitored against the following:

• Objectives set through the Personal Development Review (PDR) process
• Ownership and completion of agreed business priorities in a timely manner
• Teamwork

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• SIA Door Supervisor licence, (required.)
• SIA CCTV Operators licence, (desired.)
• Ability to operate in a dynamic working environment.
• Attention to detail, handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Hold full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to work on own initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Professional presentation reflecting the Silverstone values.
• Able to manage relationships with variety of stakeholders at all levels.
• Dynamic, self-motivated and innovative.
• An ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills working in a small team environment.
• Self - motivated and proud to be part of the experience.
• Demonstrates enjoyment in the work environment.
• Professional, polite and approachable manner.
• Positive attitude and optimistic.
• Resilient, calm and in control of emotions.
• Conscious of maintaining high standards of dress and personal hygiene.
• Displays flexibility and adaptability to develop improvements to existing systems and processes to achieve greater output and efficiencies.
• Excellent communicator at all levels