Security Officer - Perimeter Team, Debden Site

Bank of England; Loughton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Performance award

Benefits allowance

Annual leave

Private medical insurance

Job summary

The Bank of England is seeking a Security Officer – Perimeter based in Debden. The role supports safeguarding staff, premises and information, and operates a staggered Monday–Friday shift (06:30–22:30).

You will conduct patrols, respond to security incidents and contribute to training and drills. Essential criteria include strong communication, report-writing and radio use; desirable licences include SIA Door Supervisor and first-aid qualifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of security guarding.
• Experience of managing conflict effectively and professionally.
• Competence in using IT systems and applications.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Experience of carrying out physical security patrols.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reception-based security duties in line with standard operating procedures.
• Conduct external patrols and safeguard Bank documents, IT equipment and safes, responding effectively to security breaches.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to external threats and security concerns, including terrorism, suspicious vehicles or activity, protests, bomb warnings, crime and demonstrations.
• Follow established procedures and escalation concerns to the appropriate teams.
• Help protect life and prevent the loss of assets, critical technology and sensitive information, while safeguarding the Bank’s reputation.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Bank, its critical systems and business areas to minimise disruption and support operational continuity.
• Take an active role in training, professional development and security exercises.

Skills

Security guarding

Conflict management

IT systems

Communication skills

Patrols

Education

SIA Door Supervisor Licence

First-aid qualification

Tools

Two-way radios

Job description

Location: Debden

About the Team

The Security Operations team forms part of the Central Operations Directorate. The primary purpose of the team is to ensure the safety and security of all staff, tenants, and visitors, and to protect the Bank’s buildings, assets, and information.

Security Operations is structured to provide operational resilience and flexibility, enabling teams to train, test, and exercise without impacting daily delivery. As the Bank of England is part of the UK’sCritical National Infrastructure, and supports the production of Bank of England banknotes, the team maintains strong and effective engagement with law enforcement and external security partners.

The Perimeter Team play an important role in protecting our people, premises, assets and information from internal and external physical security threats. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Bank, you will help deliver an effective security operation, respond to infrastructure failures and support the safe continuity of our wider operations. This role operates a staggered Monday-to-Friday shift pattern, with early shifts starting at 06:30 and late shifts finishing by 22:30.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reception-based security duties in line with established standard operating procedures.
• Conduct external patrols and safeguard Bank documents, IT equipment and safes, responding effectively to security breaches.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to external threats and security concerns, including terrorism, suspicious vehicles or activity, protests, bomb warnings, crime and demonstrations.
• Follow established procedures and escalation concerns to the appropriate teams.
• Help protect life and prevent the loss of assets, critical technology and sensitive information, while safeguarding the Bank’s reputation.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Bank, its critical systems and business areas to minimise disruption and support operational continuity.
• Take an active role in training, professional development and security exercises.

Role requirements

Minimum criteria

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of security guarding.
• Experience of managing conflict effectively and professionally.
• Competence in using IT systems and applications.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Experience of carrying out physical security patrols.

Essential criteria

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment.
• The ability to produce clear, accurate and effective written reports.
• Proficiency in using two-way radios.

Desirable criteria

• An SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence.
• Previous first-aid response experience or a recognised HSE first-aid qualification.
• Previous security experience within a corporate environment.

Due to the nature of the Security Officer – Perimeter position, which involves conducting physical security searches on male visitors, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the position holder to be male in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to make the best decisions for the public.

Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the ‘Candidate Personal Information’ under the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ section of the application.

Salary and Benefits Information

Location: Debden

This role offers an annual salary of £28,640, i n addition we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

• Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
• 26 days’ annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.

National Security Vetting Process

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice.

The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis.

This role closes for applications on 5 November 2026.