Safety & Security Officer

Hours:Full Time, Minimum of 32 Hours per week and must be able to work all shift types, including Night shifts.
Duration: Permanent
Pay: Hourly rate of £14.05 for day shifts and £15.55 for night shifts. For clarity, a night shift is considered to be any hours worked between 7:00pm and 7:00am.

The Royal Yacht Britannia is an award-winning five-star visitor attraction and exclusive events venue in Edinburgh. The 160-strong team on board is committed to delivering the same standards of excellence expected when Britannia was in service.

• 6.6 weeks / 33 days pro-rata annual leave
• Staff discount in the Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom, overnight stays aboard Fingal Hotel and at The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar.
• Convenient access via public transport links
• Complimentary tickets to Britannia each year of employment
• Up to £1,000 referral bonus through our Recommend a Colleague Scheme
• Up to 1 week / 5 days pro-rata additional long service annual leave
• Options to buy and sell annual leave
• Generous company pension (10% employer contribution, rising to up to 20% with employee contribution)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations

Our Security Team plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for visitors, staff, and the historic vessels in our care. Providing 24/7, year-round protection of the ship and its valuable artefacts, the team is at the heart of our operation. We are currently seeking a dedicated and professional Safety & Security Officer to join our experienced security team.

• Maintain the safety and security of visitors, staff, the vessel, and its artefacts through patrols, CCTV monitoring, access control, and incident response.
• Provide excellent customer service by welcoming visitors, assisting with enquiries, and maintaining a professional and approachable presence.
• Respond to emergencies and health & safety matters, including fire alarms, evacuations, first aid duties, and reporting hazards or risks.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and emergency services while maintaining clear and professional communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational standards, including accurate record-keeping, incident reporting, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and presentation.

• Customer-focused and approachable, with excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to assist visitors, guests, and colleagues.
• Professional, reliable, and trustworthy, demonstrating integrity, punctuality, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Alert, observant, and proactive, able to identify security, safety, and operational issues and take appropriate action.
• Calm and confident under pressure, capable of responding effectively to emergencies, incidents, and challenging situations.
• A strong team player with good attention to detail, able to follow procedures, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively across departments.

Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh - you must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting (essential).

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.