Location: Reading
Salary: £27,441 per annum
Working Hours: 7-3-7-4 shift pattern between 07:00-22:00 (8 or 7 hour shifts) averaging 35 hours per week. Shifts will be explained at interview stage.
Benefits: 25 days holidays + bank holidays, health cash plan, discount shopping, gym, days out, learning & development opportunities, paid volunteering days, and many more.
About EMCOR UK: At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs from the big picture to day‑to‑day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, One Data World, we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. We cultivate an enhanced workplace experience while optimising efficiency, managing assets, and minimising environmental impact, all supported by our commitment to safety, compliance and assurance.
Role Overview
The Corporate Security Officer is responsible for safeguarding the organisation’s people, assets, information and reputation. This role ensures compliance with security policies, mitigates risks and responds effectively to incidents to maintain a secure and resilient business environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Display excellent situational awareness in a high‑end corporate environment.
- Facilitate access/egress to the client’s estate whilst maintaining a high level of client‑facing and customer service skills.
- Plan for and provide escorts for VIP visitors, liaising with supervisors and managers.
- Ensure the front of house is staffed at all times.
- Monitor protest and demonstration activity and respond/escalate as appropriate.
- Assist staff, guests and contractors in passing information, giving direction or responding to queries to a high standard.
- Be fully conversant with all SOPs, assignment instructions, post notes and client/EMCOR UK procedures.
- Complete incident reports to a high level.
- Work in a security control room (CCTV), front of house, internal and external patrols and any other posts as required.
- Ensure client confidentiality is respected at all times.
- Display your SIA licence at all times whilst on duty.
- Submit reports as instructed by the Security Management Team or Shift Supervisor.
- Participate positively in staff welfare or development programmes and mandatory training.
- May be instructed to work on a shift pattern such as 4 on 4 off (days, nights and weekends).
- Carry out any other reasonable request as required by the client/security management team.
- Comply with and demonstrate a positive commitment to a high level of customer service, professional presentation and confidentiality throughout employment.
- May be required to carry out duties beyond those specified.
Qualifications & Experience
- SIA Licence required – DS & CCTV.
- At least 2 years of Corporate Security and/or Front‑of‑house experience an advantage.
- Ex‑forces/Concierge experience would be an advantage.
- Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and have flexibility to change due to operational needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent command of the English language and competent IT skills.
- Reliable, punctual and approachable.
- Take pride in appearance, ensuring immaculate presentation.
- Flexible approach to daily duties and additional events when held on site.
Benefits
- Industry leading maternity and paternity policies.
- Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral.
- Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
- Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover.
- Bike to Work scheme.
- Health cash plan covering optical, physiotherapy and health & wellbeing.
- Dental scheme.
- Access to health assessments.
- Employee Assistance Programme – guidance and advice on personal, health, legal and financial queries.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation and better problem‑solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.
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