Security Officer (Days/Days & Nights) - Hampton Court Palace
Historic Royal Palaces
Date: 10 hours ago
City: East Molesey
Contract type: Part time

Established Roles As Follows
We are the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and we’re bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share. We currently have a number of exciting opportunities to join our Operations Team:
Tasks Will Include
Security Officer Days/Nights: this position will involve working a day/night shift pattern of 2-day shifts with a 12-hour shift pattern from 06.30 to 18.30 followed by 2-night shifts with a 12-hour shift pattern from 18.30 to 06.30 for an average of 39.375 hours per week. Please also note that you will work across one team for the 4 days.
Security Officer Days/Nights Part-Time: this position will involve alternate sets of 4 shifts working a day/night shift pattern of 2-day shifts with a 12-hour shift pattern from 06.30 to 18.30 followed by 2-night shifts with a 12-hour shift pattern from 18.30 to 06.30 for an average of 19.69 hours per week. Please also note that you will work across one team for the 4 days.
Applicants should have proven security experience in a similar role. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic security principles and an understanding of CCTV/Alarm and Fire systems. Evidence of skills development (SIA Training, Security Courses) is advantageous as is recent experience in dealing with emergency situations.
You will also be comfortable using technical systems and MS Office (Word and Excel). The role requires a good level of communication skills, verbal and written, for example for the maintaining of daily logs. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate self-motivation, self-development, reliability, and the ability to work alone as well as part of a team. A full driving licence is also required.
Salary: PR 11.6 – £28,909 per annum pro rata plus a 3.375 additional hours supplement (AHS) of £2,710.22 pa pro rata
The full-time Days/Nights role will also have a 15% shift applied at £4,336.55 per annum and this will be pro rata’d accordingly for the part-time role.
Closing date: Sunday 13th July
We are the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and we’re bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share. We currently have a number of exciting opportunities to join our Operations Team:
- 1 x Security Officer (Days) Full-time 39.375 hours per week
- 1 x Security Officer (Days/Nights) Full-time 39.375 hours per week
- 1 x Security Officer (Days/Nights) Part-time 19.69 hours per week
Tasks Will Include
- Control Room operations
- Controlling pedestrian and vehicle access to the Palace
- Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems
- Responding to any escalated security incidents
- Proactive patrolling throughout the buildings and grounds
- Responding to fire alarm activations
- Providing a safe and secure environment for visitors and staff
Security Officer Days/Nights: this position will involve working a day/night shift pattern of 2-day shifts with a 12-hour shift pattern from 06.30 to 18.30 followed by 2-night shifts with a 12-hour shift pattern from 18.30 to 06.30 for an average of 39.375 hours per week. Please also note that you will work across one team for the 4 days.
Security Officer Days/Nights Part-Time: this position will involve alternate sets of 4 shifts working a day/night shift pattern of 2-day shifts with a 12-hour shift pattern from 06.30 to 18.30 followed by 2-night shifts with a 12-hour shift pattern from 18.30 to 06.30 for an average of 19.69 hours per week. Please also note that you will work across one team for the 4 days.
Applicants should have proven security experience in a similar role. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic security principles and an understanding of CCTV/Alarm and Fire systems. Evidence of skills development (SIA Training, Security Courses) is advantageous as is recent experience in dealing with emergency situations.
You will also be comfortable using technical systems and MS Office (Word and Excel). The role requires a good level of communication skills, verbal and written, for example for the maintaining of daily logs. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate self-motivation, self-development, reliability, and the ability to work alone as well as part of a team. A full driving licence is also required.
Salary: PR 11.6 – £28,909 per annum pro rata plus a 3.375 additional hours supplement (AHS) of £2,710.22 pa pro rata
The full-time Days/Nights role will also have a 15% shift applied at £4,336.55 per annum and this will be pro rata’d accordingly for the part-time role.
Closing date: Sunday 13th July
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