Security Officer

48 hrs per week (12 hour shift, 4 on 4 off working pattern, primarily for night working with some flexibility to rotate to day shifts.

The Historic Dockyard Chatham, the best preserved of all Georgian dockyards, is the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail. Today, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, is the leading example of a mixed-use heritage estate. A vitally significant historic estate delivering outstanding preservation, an award-winning independent museum, commercial estate, Higher Education campus, leading film location and residential community.

As a registered charity that employs over 140 staff and 300 volunteers, people are at the heart of our Dockyard community. Our culture strives for excellence across the board and our team are hugely passionate and engaged in all aspects of our work. From historic building preservation through the diverse re-use of our historic estate, to engaging the widest possible audiences in learning about the significance and history of the former Royal Dockyard;
The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a workplace like no other.

In this role, you will be responsible for granting and monitoring access to our site, conducting patrols, responding to alarms and security breaches, and enforcing safety procedures. You will also assist visitors, residents, contractors, and emergency services while monitoring CCTV, controlling key access, and reporting security concerns. You must hold a current SIA licence.

We are seeking a vigilant and responsible individual looking for a rewarding career in our security team. The Security Officer plays a vital role in protecting our vast site, museum, ships, employees, residents and visitors. You must have a keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to safety, security, and maintaining the integrity of the Historic Dockyard site.

If you are interested in joining our team and wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our application form and send it back to us along with a copy of your CV.

Final date to receive applications:
Friday 20 February 2026 at 12pm.

Recruitment
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
The Fitted Rigging House
The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TZ

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to contact all unsuccessful candidates.

It’s all in the detail

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please take time to read the job description and person specification.

You can download the application form by clicking on the link below.

If you require assistance in completing the form or need to make your application in an alternative format, please contact

Not sure if you meet all of the qualifications? Let us make that decision.

Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they feel like they don’t meet every qualification, when often they do. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we aim to ensure a balance of representation and lived experience across our teams. We are committed to providing our employees with a work environment free from discrimination in which all can develop and thrive.

We acknowledge and value the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. The application process aims to ensure that no real or perceived barriers exist and we are committed to ensuring the process is transparent, fair and as inclusive as possible for all applicants.

Other opportunities

We are currently also recruiting for the following roles: