Job title: Security First Line Manager
Company: British Museum
Job description: Security First Line Manager
Salary: £30,114 per annum
Location: Bloomsbury
Role Summary
Security First Line Manager (Days Only)
Visitor and Security Services
Full time
Permanent
£30,114 per annum
Application Deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 13 November 2023
The Visitor and Security Services Department (VSS) works across the Museum to ensure our visitors are able to make the most of their visit. Whether it is managing public safety, selling tickets to exhibitions, providing information on the Museum’s collection or patrolling the Museum to make sure it is safe and secure, our staff are focused on delivering an excellent experience for every visitor and to provide security for the Museum, staff, visitors and one of the most important collections in the world. We are looking for professionals with a commitment to high quality visitor and security services to join our team. The British Museum is the UK’s leading visitor attraction and welcomes over 6 million visitors a year.
This is an exciting time to join a dynamic and developing Department where you will play your part in delivering a world class service. A full overview of the VSS department at the Museum can be found here
What are the key responsibilities of the Security First Line Manager role?
As a Security First Line Manager you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and security of the UK’s number one visitor attraction, protecting the Museum, its visitors, staff and collection. Managing a team of Security Officers across the Museum site, you will ensure that the security service is professional and proactive, all while managing operational responsibilities and developing and managing your team.
What might a normal day look like?
You will manage your team in protecting the Museum and engaging with visitors by managing crowds, monitoring required checks or patrolling the Museum to provide a visible presence. This will involve effective planning and coordinating of resources, making operational decisions and managing emergency situations and team performance, all to provide a safe, secure and fulfilling environment for the Museum’s visitors.
The ideal candidate will be a Security Services professional whose skills and experiences are:
- Line and operational management
- Managing safety, security and emergency responsibilities and situations
- Strong communication skills
- Identifying opportunities for improving operational delivery
- Motivating a diverse team
We have roles available on two different working patterns:
- 4 days on, 4 days off working pattern across 7 days a week (12 hours per shift, 42 hours average per week) 08.00 – 20.00 hours.
The post holder will need to hold an SIA Licence however applicants without a valid SIA licence are encouraged to apply as the Museum will support the right candidates through the training and licencing process.
The British Museum is committed to equal opportunities and to providing employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
We offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Membership of the civil service pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details
Interview: the interviews for this role will take place between 30-31 May 2023, please only apply if you will be available to interview during this period. The Interview will consist of competency-based questions as well as a short written test
Start date: it is anticipated that this role would start August/ September 2023.
Apply today for a chance to help shape the future of the VSS department at the UK’s number one tourist attraction.
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
Expected salary: £30114 per year
Location: Bloomsbury, Central London
Job date: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 05:27:49 GMT
