We are currently recruiting for an experienced Security Officer to join our security team on a Permanent contract.
You will provide a visible security presence and maintain the security of Glyndebourne’s buildings, grounds and property for staff and audience. This includes acting as a fire warden and first aider as required and providing additional reception cover out of hours. Previous security experience is essential along with a current SIA Licence.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Monitor control and fire alarm panels investigating any isolations
- Check CCTV system, raising barriers when required
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
- Intermittent patrols of the main building and ancillary buildings to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, fire hazards and ensure security of doors and windows
- Pre‑performance patrols to ensure doors and fire hydrants are not obstructed and illuminated fire signs are working
- Respond appropriately to security alerts, calling police or fire departments in cases of emergency
- Respond to first aid requests and fires as appropriate (other first aiders and fire wardens are available)
- Monitor entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Log daily activities such as transport and reception opening and closing times and irregularities, such as false alarms, equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorised persons, or unusual occurrences in handover book.
- Take in and sort post, parcels and milk
- Maintain stationery cupboard and liaise with Finance Department on stock and ordering
- Ensure equipment such as the defibrillator, radios and torches are always charged and ready for use
- Monitor the turbine and notify the duty engineer of any issues
- In conjunction with Building Services run weekly fire alarm tests
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Previous security experience
- Current Door Supervisor SIA licence
- Own transport
Desirable
- Current first aid at work certificate
- Previous fire warden experience
Hours of Work
You will be part of our team of Guards and will work according to our shift rota based on an average 42 hours per week. This will consist of 2 day shifts (06:00 – 18:00), followed by 2 night shifts (18:00 – 06:00) and then 4 off.
Salary and Benefits
Salary of £28,650 per annum. Salaries are reviewed annually on 1 January.
We offer 6.6 weeks (33 days) holiday per annum pro rata including public holidays.
Other Benefits
- Free Pilates and Zumba classes, once a week
- Corporate Gym memberships
- An onsite Physiotherapist
- Subsidised electric car charging
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised dining at our onsite restaurants
- Free tea and coffee
- Discount at the Glyndebourne shop
- Free on-site parking
- Discount at various high street retailers through the Glyndebourne benefits hub
EEO Statement
Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If relevant to you, please inform us of this in your covering letter. If you have any questions in relation to this, please contact a member of the HR team at recruitment@glyndebourne.com.
Closing Date
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 30 June 2026.
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