Job Description

JOB TITLE: Security Officer - FTC 6 months
26,959.68 per annum
Please access the Application Form
The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom's national museum of arms and armour and one of the most important collections of its type in the world, housed at its headquarters and flagship museum in Leeds, its historic home at the Tower of London, and the Victorian Fort Nelson in Hampshire.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to join the existing Security team. Reporting to the Security Manager.
Key Tasks

• Undertake general security duties in relation to people, buildings, grounds and assets.
• Carry out control room duties to include management of security and fire alarm systems.
• Carry out emergency procedures including evacuations.
• Assist with enquiries from the public if required and assist with contractor management procedures.
• Operate core security activities including but not limited to; access control, internal and external patrols, issuing of keys and radios, conduct opening and closing procedures.
• Identify and report security risks and potential hazards.
• Play a proactive role as a team member of the operations department.
• Provide incident reports and complete all daily logs.
• Any other duties as commensurate with the post.

Hours
48 hours 4 on / 4 off. The role will based in Leeds Museum.
Benefits
Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme
Access to free EAP services via the (Employee Assistance Program)
27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Generous company sick pay scheme
Generous family friendly leave
Access to discounted staff car parking
25% off staff shop
10% off food in on-site cafe (generous discounts on set meals, and reduce cost hot drinks)
Pension scheme max employer contribution is 9%
Access to free on-line learning
Season ticket loan
M-Card
A Police Check/ Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. Please refer to the job description for the level of check required. A criminal record would not necessarily be a bar to employment.
Please note that all job offers are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, DBS/Police checks and right to work documentation.
To apply please visit https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/royalarmouries. Please note you will need to download an application form as directed and upload it via our recruitment system in the space provided. We cannot accept CVs in place of an application form.
Closing date: 19/09/25
If you do not here from us 14 days after the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.
Person Specification
Job Title: Security Officer
Department: Operations Department
E = Essential for applicants to meet relevant standard.
D = Desirable for applicants to meet the relevant standard.
Selection Criteria.
CRITERIA
STANDARD
E/D
EVIDENCE
Qualifications
SIA Certificate and License in Door Supervision or Security Guarding
First Aid at Work Certificate
E
E
Certificate / License
Certificate
Work & Experience
Experience in a similar Security-based role in a public, heritage or retail location
E
Application
Experience of working as part of a team in a large organisation
E
Application
Skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
E
Application
Organisational skills
E
Interview / Assessment
Attention to detail and methodical
E
Interview / Assessment
Knowledge
Working knowledge of up-to-date security protocols and associated processes
E
Interview / Assessment
Experience of use of radios and security systems
Basic understanding of Data Protection Act
E
D
Application
Interview / Assessment
Aptitudes
A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
E
Application
Flexible and self-motivated
E
Interview
Assertive, calm and reliable under pressure
E
Assessment
A creative and innovative problem solver
E
Assessment

Skills Required