Foster + Partners

Security Officer

Permanent

London, Battersea

Our Facilities team is looking for a Security Officer to join their team in Battersea, London.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• To provide a professional courteous front of house service on behalf of the company

• To conform to all duties and instructions in the assignment instructions and as set out by the Manager

• Communicate regularly with the Security Manager and ensure they are fully aware of all activities affecting the Security Team and the residential building (Riverside 1)

• To ensure that all contractors working for the Company, The Landlord or the Managing Agent are booked in with the Security Team and the Building Manager is aware of their presence

• To monitor the CCTV system at all times

• To report and react to any suspicious activities

• To patrol all premises internally and externally regularly and assist with the residential building wherever necessary

• Control day to day Management of on-site car parking facilities

• Manage the issue of all building keys

• Be part of Emergency Control (EmCon) Plan as necessary in order to ensure the safe evacuation of all staff and visitors

• Maintain a shift log, recording all incidents of note for the attention of the Manager

• Carry out duties at the residential building as and when required

• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with Foster and Partners procedures and standards

• Undertake other ad hoc duties as may be required from time to time

• Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

Qualities and Skills required

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities

• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information

• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks

• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team

• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally

• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively?under pressure?[while always remaining calm and professional]

• Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting?team member

• Current SIA licence

• Required to work night shift (7.00 pm to 7.00 am,4 on /4 off rota basis) Shifts are a rolling programme and therefore weekend and bank holiday working is an integral component of the roster

• Computer literate (able to use Outlook, databases, access company intranet)

• Knowledge of electronic security systems and an understanding of protective security measures

• Must be vigilant

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to demonstrate exceptional levels of customer service at all times

• Fluency in English, both spoken and written

• Excellent documentation skills

• Able to work additional hours to cover extra shifts/hours as required

• Flexible to work in other London locations as required

• Must possess a high degree of integrity, honesty and trust