Overview
We currently have a unique opportunity for permanent full-time post as Town Sergeant to join the Facilities Management team. As a uniformed officer you will be part of a city tradition dating back over 800 years, providing a unique, varied and diverse role that is never routine. Applicants will work a rolling 39-hour week shift pattern maintaining cover at Southampton City Council's iconic and Grade 2 listed Civic Centre, located at the heart of the city.
Responsibilities
* Provide a 24/7 emergency call-out service on a rota basis, with an uplift allowance.
* As a member of the Town Sergeant team, help provide a safe, secure and friendly environment for council members and officers to work in and visitors to the building.
* Closely interact with visitors, staff and councillors across a wide variety of roles and tasks.
* Chauffeur the Lord Mayor of Southampton to events and engagements both in and out of hours on a duty rota; a full driver\'s licence is essential.
* Receive training as a First Aider and a Fire Marshal, with other key skills including supporting staff with clients.
Qualifications/Requirements
* Full valid driving licence.
* Ability to work a rolling 39-hour week and on a 24/7 rota with uplift allowances for emergencies.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse groups.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £28,792 - £31,022. Starting salary is £28,792 with annual progression through the salary bands.
* Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution
* Death in service benefit of 3x salary, with optional salary sacrifice AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
* Generous holiday entitlement (25-31 days, based on role and service)
* Flexible working options (role-dependent)
* Family-friendly policies including Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
* Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
* Health and wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to staff networks
* Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
* Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
* Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
* Sustainable travel benefits – low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
* Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)
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