Job Role: Security Officer Working Hours: The shifts vary but range from between 6pm – 2am and 6pm – 11am on different nights Pay: £15 per hour Location: Waverley Market Shopping Centre, 3/48 Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1BQ Reporting to: Operations Manager / Contracts Manager Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced Security Officer to join our established security team based at Waverley Market in Edinburgh. We have been appointed to deliver an enhanced security operation to support the opening of a new leisure tenant at Waverley Market which is a high-profile, licensed leisure venue in the heart of Edinburgh. This is not a static guarding role. We require experienced, customer-focused security professionals who are confident operating in a busy night-time economy (NTE) environment. The role demands a blend of professional security officer standards, door supervision capability, and strong customer engagement skills. This is a highly visible, front-facing deployment where service standards matter just as much as safety. The shifts vary but range from between 6pm – 2am and 6pm – 11am on different nights Further ongoing shifts may be available for the right candidates. The successful candidate must have a valid SIA Licence as a minimum. Duties include: Deliver a safe, controlled and professional security presence within the proximity of a licensed leisure venue Manage access and egress within the Shopping Centre in line with venue policy and licensing requirements Oversee safe dispersal of customers at closing time Manage movement from customers from the Licensed venue into shared/common areas of the shopping centre Prevent loitering, anti-social behaviour, and alcohol-related disorder Conduct conflict management and de-escalation where required Liaise professionally with centre management and stakeholders Maintain accurate incident reporting and documentation Represent Anchor and the client to the highest standard at all times This venue sits within a shared shopping centre environment. A key responsibility will be managing customer egress to exit common areas once the Licensed Leisure venue closes. Officers must be confident in controlling flow from a licensed premises into public mall space, preventing congregation after trading hours, managing alcohol-influenced behaviour professionally, and applying firm but fair authority. Requirements Full 5-year employment checkable history - essential Valid Door Supervisor SIA licence - essential Customer Service experience and confidence to handle conflict in a correct manner Experience in licences venues (bars, leisure venues, hospitality, late-night retail) Flexible to meet the job requirements Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Smart appearance and be well-groomed Reliable and punctual High level of enthusiasm and passion Ability to work in a fast-moving environment Benefits Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy Access to SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment) Stream - access to pay as you earn it Cycle to Work Scheme Available Full uniform provided Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling Hospital Saturday Fund Reward and Recognition awards What’s Next? If you would like to be considered for this position, APPLY NOW and we will be in touch. Other companies may call this role: Security Officer, Security Guard, Security Personnel, Protection Officer, Loss Prevention Officer, Security Specialist, Safety Officer, Security Coordinator, Security Analyst, Asset Protection Officer, Security Operations Officer, Security Risk Officer, Facilities Security Officer, Protection Officer, Workplace Safety & Security Officer, SIA Security Officer, Security Enforcement Officer Within commuting distance of: Mussellburgh, Juniper Green, Old Craighall, Loanhead, Granton, Alnwickhill, North Leith, Granton, Cramond, Ingliston, Craigentinny, Leith, Danderhall, Millerhill, Newbridge, Queensferry, Dalmeny, Blackford, Musselburgh