About Us:
Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.
At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.
Benefits:
As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Flexibility:
* A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
Lifestyle:
* Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.
* Eye test voucher scheme
* Everyone Active Gym Membership discount
Professional Development:
* Training and Development opportunities.
* Payment of one professional subscription fee
Financial Planning:
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
* Access to free Will writing services.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
* Free town centre parking
What to Expect in the Role:
Do you want to make a difference by preventing and detecting crime and disorder? If so, this could be an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and contribute to the work of the South Warwickshire Community Safety Partnership by being the eyes on the ground helping to protect our communities, places, businesses, and visitors.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time permanent CCTV Operator working day and night shifts to help combat crime and disorder and promote community safety.
Our CCTV Team provide quality public space CCTV surveillance which is accredited to British Standard BS7958 and the Surveillance Camera Commissioner certification.
Our CCTV control room has the latest camera technology and systems, including over 130 public space CCTV cameras located in 8 towns throughout Stratford-on-Avon District.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):
Working alongside community safety partner organisations, including the police, council, and businesses, you will play a crucial role in the wider Community Safety Partnership arrangements, working to prevent and detect crime and disorder and to maintain public safety and welfare. Your duties will include:
* CCTV monitoring across the District’s towns and communities
* Producing evidence and preparing official documents to support investigations
* Play a key role in communicating with our partners via radio and telephone
* Monitoring and responding to queries received in the team email account
What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Strong IT skills and the ability to adapt to new IT systems
* Excellent observation skills with the ability to recall and record information accurately
* An understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information accordingly
Our CCTV service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a 10 week shift system and includes some periods of lone working. Each shift period is 12 hours. This vacancy will be for two day shifts (6am-6pm) and two night shifts (6pm-6am) and four days off. The postholder will work an average of 37 hours per week, over a 10-week shift cycle. You may be required to work other shifts i.e. to provide cover or attend training. This will be with suitable notice.
Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory criminal record, employment, and credit checks prior to employment starting, as well as being externally vetted by Warwickshire Police to the Non-Police Personnel Vetting Standard.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sam Slemensek, Governance & Community Safety Manager at sam.slemensek@stratford-dc.gov.uk
Applications will close at midnight on Tuesday 5th August 2025
Interviews will be held week beginning 18th August 2025
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