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Salary: £29,525 - Due to the 24/7 shift rota, this role also attracts a shift allowance payment in addition to salary, which is at the rate of 35% of annual salary
Contract Type: Permanent - Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Shift working
You will be responsible for managing a dedicated team that maintains a safe and secure environment for all staff and visitors, supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the organisation. You will oversee and implement robust security measures to protect staff, buildings, equipment, and facilities across all DVLA sites, ensuring 24/7 coverage.
The work that you will do is often physically demanding, so we do require a good level of fitness from you. The security team work on a 24 hour, 365 days a year basis and you will be required to work a continuous shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off throughout the year including weekends, bank holidays and public holidays in all weathers. Your shift pattern will consist of 12 hours worked on a rotation basis of either 6am - 6pm or 6pm to 6am.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Management of Control/Security room duties and Security systems which include but not limited to: CCTV, Access control, Trakka safe, GPS Radio, Body Worn Video, Cortech IDS, Honeywell fire alarm system, Voice alarm System
* Respond and ensuring that the necessary action is taken by the security team in all emergency situations and reported incidents co-ordination of such action with senior management. Reporting all incidents to the HOSF/EO in writing
* Regular auditing of all duty points to ensure the correct standards of vigilance, PPE and uniform compliance, efficiency and all records are correctly kept, including covering the duty point when necessary
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits.
* Best in class learning and development tailored to your role
* An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
* Generous employer contribution of 28.97%, depending on chosen pension scheme
* 25 days holiday, increasing by one day each year up to 30 days pro rata
* Access to the staff discount portal
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff
There are many more opportunities and great benefits of working at DVLA, visit our Careers website for further information.
About you
We are looking for someone with proven experience in a physical security environment and the ability to lead a team by driving both individual and team performance. You will take responsibility for motivating and coaching others to achieve their best.
You are a highly motivated individual with a flexible and proactive attitude. You will have excellent communication and influencing skills, and you’ll be confident in advising and providing direction to both internal and external stakeholders.
You remain composed in any situation and have strong judgement skills that enable you to make quick and accurate decisions under pressure. You are thorough in your work, have exceptional attention to detail, and are a team player who can also work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
How to Apply
Read the full job description and apply here
Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 29th July 2025
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