Security Officer

Job Overview

Unitrust Protection Services (UK) Ltd offers a Leading Officer role. Candidates must be reliable, professional, and dedicated to supplying a best‑in‑class service. Must hold a Security Guarding or Door Supervisor SIA License and CCTV License to work at this location.

Unitrust is a people‑focused, privately owned award‑winning Security Company based in central London. A career with us means joining a values‑based Company that is growing and is in the top 35 security companies in the UK.

Job Title
:
Security Officer

Location
:
Soho London

Rate
: £15.10 per hour

Shifts
:
Rotating shift pattern days, nights and weekends (TBC)

Hours
:
Approx avg. 56 hours per week

Start Times
: 07:00 Days & 19:00 Nights proposed

Unitrust are looking to recruit professional, reliable Security Officer’s to deliver a best‑in‑class service to a new prestigious contract in Soho, London. Unitrust is an exciting security company, who have a large footprint of clients across London. Our colleagues are of the utmost importance to Unitrust, and we continue to grow our client base. We have strong relationships with our colleagues and clients, ensuring the best delivery service in the industry.

• Virtual GP 24/7
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Assurance
• Workplace Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Recognition Awards
• Comprehensive Training
• Discount Platform
• Wellbeing Platform
• Living Wage Foundation Service Provider
• Progression opportunities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a confident and personable manner
• Exceptional customer service abilities, with a strong focus on providing outstanding experiences.
• Reliability, trustworthiness, and punctuality in all responsibilities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, multitask, and prioritise effectively.
• Physically able to perform all duties associated with the role.
• Computer confident, proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Possess a valid SIA license.
• First Aid at Work qualification.

• Prior 5 yr work experience in the security industry and/or within the hospitality sectors is desirable
• Familiarity with technologies used to detect security threats.
• Enhanced communication, listening, and customer service skills or the ability to develop further in this field.

• The maintenance of good order on site, including the protection of everyone therein against violent acts, abuse and accident.
• The protection of the client’s property against loss, theft, damage (including fire and water) and waste.
• The protection of private property belonging to the client, their staff and visitors against loss, theft and damage.
• Prevent offences against the law of the land, Unitrust disciplinary codes and policies and ensure all are brought to the attention of the management.
• Ensure basic fire precautions are in place and means of escape are clear.
• Undertake internal and external patrols and inspections in accordance with Assignment Instruction and SOPs.
• Working with the reception team meet and greet visitors and ensure relevant security procedures are carried out. Some standing (for more than one hour) may be required due to patrolling (where applicable).
• Escalating any security and maintenance related issues to building management team by detailed and accurate emailed reports.
• Production and administration of access pass cards for tenants and visitors for the access control system (where applicable).
• Monitor, elevate and respond to alarms as required with the CCTV, Security & BMS systems.
• Management of Contractors for the client and tenants. Liaising with tenants particularly during tenant’s fit out stage.

• Under the BS7858 standard, we are required to vet your work history for the past 5 years. Before applying, please consider if you would meet this requirement.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Security Officer!

Unitrust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note, any job offered is subject to satisfactory pre‑employment and five or ten year work history security vetting checks according to BS 7858:2019.