Job Description

Salary

29,326 per annum

Location

SE23 3PQ

This is a permanent

,

full time vacancy that will close in 17 days at 10:00 BST.

The Vacancy
We are looking for an experienced Security Officer to maintain the safety and security of the Museum Collections and Estate and ensure the safety of staff and visitors using the museum facilities. The role includes patrolling, monitoring systems, providing a reception facility, maintaining written records and providing reports.


You'll have experience of working successfully with both staff and the public in a security-focussed role, preferably in a museum or other visitor attraction. You'll be able to communicate well in person and over both radio and phone with a diverse group of staff, visitors and contractors. You'll be able to maintain security procedures as part of a team who provide both a smooth day-to-day security operation, and respond calmly when overseeing emergency situations.

The closing date for completed applications is 10am on Tuesday 19 August 2025.

Interviews will be held w/c 01 September 2025.

The Horniman is an equal opportunities employer and we value and celebrate diversity. We want to better represent the communities in which we work but recognise that there is still much work to do in this area. We welcome and encourage all applicants and particularly encourage you to apply if you are from a community that is often disadvantaged by society or of an ethnically minority background.

The Company

The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a unique attraction in south east London where world cultures and the natural world are brought together for everyone to enjoy. The Museum holds internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as a popular natural history gallery and Aquarium. The 16 acres of beautiful Gardens feature a tropical Butterfly House and offer stunning views across London. The Horniman is the holder of the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022.

The Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

The Horniman has a confidential Employee's wellbeing service.

Free reciprocal entry to NMDC (National Museum Directors Council) member's sites

You may have a free family ticket for our "paid for" exhibitions and visit exhibitions at a number of other museums for free when displaying your staff ID card.

Edenred

This is a benefit scheme open to all staff. You can choose from a range of discounts including shopping, days out and holidays.