STV's exciting vision is to become Scotland's leading platform for audiences and advertisers and a global content powerhouse. On-air, STV reaches more than two in three Scottish adults every month through its TV channel - the largest commercial channel in Scotland - and streaming service, STV Player, which is also available across the rest of the UK. In 2025, STV expanded its audience even further by introducing an audio division, with STV Radio - a major new Scotland-focused commercial radio station - launching in early 2026.
From bases across the UK, STV's content production arm, STV Studios, creates world-class entertainment for UK and international networks and streamers, including Apple TV+ drama Criminal Record, global phenomenon LEGO Masters and BBC police drama Blue Lights.
The Security Officer is based in our Pacific Quay office and is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the premises at all times. This position requires strong communication skills and excellent customer service as the Security Officer is the first point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders via telephone, email and face-to-face interactions.
This role operates on a rota basis, covering a variety of day and night shifts.
Ensuring the office is secured as appropriate at all times.
Manage the issuing and verification of employee and visitor security passes.
Monitoring the access control system at Pacific Quay and external properties.
Monitoring the fire panel including isolating zones and liaising with Fire Officers during evacuations.
Dealing with visitors and contractors, ensuring completion of Permit to Work if required.
Conduct regular building safety checks including fire hazard inspections and checking fire extinguishers and H&S equipment.
Answering switchboard calls and dealing with enquiries in a professional, efficient, and appropriate manner.
Undertake training on the use of defibrillator equipment.
Monitoring fire exit doors and accessible toilet alarms.
Regular testing of the fire and lift alarms.
Arrange account and cash taxi bookings ensuring compliance with company policy.
Operate CCTV systems to monitor the internal and external facilities.
Demonstrable experience in a Security related role is essential.
Previous experience of liaising with emergency service personnel such as Fire Officers.
Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, and Teams), as well as experience using Microsoft Edge.
A full clean driver's licence is desirable.
First Aid qualifications are desired but not essential as training will be provided.
25 days paid annual leave and 9 public holidays per annum
~ An extra day's holiday on your birthday.
~ Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
~ Company pension contribution.
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ Season ticket travel loan.
~ Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.
tv by 4 January 2026.
STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.