Front of House Officer - London - SE1 - England, SE1 9SG
We are looking for a professional and dependable Front of House Security Officer to join our team in London. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our clients, visitors, and staff while delivering a welcoming and professional front-of-house experience.
Your duties will include monitoring and patrolling the premises, managing access control, responding promptly to incidents, and always maintaining a visible and reassuring presence.
The ideal candidate will be confident, well-presented, and customer-focused, with excellent communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude. You will play a key role in providing an efficient, courteous, and effective service to our clients and visitors. Security SIA licence essential.
Position: Front of House Security Officer
Closest Tube Station : London Bridge
Pay rate: £14.80 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days and Nights
Location: London SE1 9SG
Benefits include:
* Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
* Company Pension scheme
* Life Assurance benefits
* Employee referral scheme
* Progression, training, and development opportunities
Must have:
* Valid SIA licence - CCTV desirable
* Good customer service and communication skills
* Experience within a similar position is preferred
* 5-year checkable work history
Duties:
* Able to carry out regular patrols.
* Quick learner with the ability to adapt.
* Comfortable standing for long periods.
* Responsible for opening and closing the building and terraces.
* Delivers excellent customer service.
* Capable of working effectively under pressure.
* Able to de-escalate situations, including incidents involving young people and anti-social behaviour.
* Provide First Aid assistance when required.
* Able to interact with stakeholders and tenants.
* Prepared to respond to any incidents that may occur (full training will be provided on site).
Who We Are:
Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally.
We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “ We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both ”.
Why Work For Us?
Apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits.
We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning and development programmes for a career path.
To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits.
At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.