Security Officer; Nights

Job Information

Location:

Soho, Greater London, United Kingdom

Company: Bit recruit
Client /

Employer:

Occupop
Job Type: Full‑time Contract (rolling nights only)
Shift Pattern: 5 on/3 off (Wednesday‑Sunday 60 hrs); 4 on/2 off (Thursday‑Sunday 48 hrs) – average 54 hrs per week
Posted: 30.05.2026

• Deliver and maintain high standards of professionalism.
• Anticipate clients' requirements and ensure their expectations are met and exceeded each day.
• Cover Security Control Room holidays/absences and monitor all security and building management systems, supporting the Security Supervisor.
• Maintain a high security awareness at all times and adopt a proactive approach to emerging situations.
• Be a visible, customer‑focused professional – greet clients and visitors where possible.
• Proactively monitor and respond to suspicious activities or persons using CCTV surveillance systems.
• Manage the fault log and follow‑up on Help Desk or callout requests.
• Monitor information from internal and external agencies (news feeds, social media, intelligence) and respond appropriately.
• Perform Security Protective and Building Management System checks.
• Use communication equipment such as radios for efficient and effective incident response.
• Ensure all Health & Safety policies are adhered to.
• Manage Loading Bay operations.
• Maintain accurate records of any incidents that occur.
• Complete comprehensive incident reports to a high standard within a reasonable time.
• Oversee and manage any emergency evacuations in your area of responsibility, making difficult decisions in fast‑developing emergencies.
• Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with Assignment Instructions.
• Provide a detailed handover at the end of each shift.

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor and SIA CCTV licence (must obtain CCTV licence if not already held to pass probation).
• Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self‑motivated team player.
• Reliable and always alert when working night shifts.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Ability to work independently with confidence, using own initiative as required, especially in highly dynamic emergency situations.
• Willingness to seek opportunities to enhance client/visitor experience.
• Clear, concise, and confident communication skills oriented to customer service with a keen eye for detail.
• Confidence and common sense to access and utilize resources when making decisions.
• Maintain and practice a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
• Computer literate, able to write professional emails and proficient with security systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Acute sense of security awareness.
• Verifiable 5 years of continuous work employment and/or academic history without gaps.
• Good understanding of one‑team ethos and importance of supporting the wider team.

• Pay rate: £14.80 per hour.
• Holiday entitlement: 25.2 days (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Full‑time contract with average 54 hrs per week.
• No EU work permit required.