Weekend Front‑of‑House Security & Guest Safety

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nacton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Security Officer position sits in the Security Services team at Vertas Group, based at Fred Olsen House in Ipswich. It is a weekend-only role, 16.5 hours across Saturday and Sunday, with responsibilities including guarding the site, welcoming visitors, and coordinating with emergency services when needed.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; prior security experience is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Strong observational skills.
• Able to stay calm under pressure in incident situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional front-of-house presence and keep the site safe and welcoming for staff, visitors and contractors.
• Greet visitors, sign them in and out, and ensure site access procedures are followed.
• Safeguard sites and respond swiftly to incidents.
• Work with law enforcement and emergency services when required.
• Document incidents accurately and report findings to management.
• Help implement loss prevention strategies to reduce theft and damage.
• Maintain professionalism with clients, staff and the public.
• Take part in ongoing training in security practice and first aid.

Skills

Observational skills

Calm under pressure

Verbal and written communication

Independent and team worker

Organization and time management

Job description

The Security Officer position sits in the Security Services team at Vertas Group, based at Fred Olsen House in Ipswich. It is a weekend-only role, 16.5 hours across Saturday and Sunday, with responsibilities including guarding the site, welcoming visitors, and coordinating with emergency services when needed.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; prior security experience is preferred but not essential.