Night Only Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking for a step up in your security career? Are you ready for a new opportunity within corporate security? Are you an expert in your field? We are looking for someone who is willing to go above and beyond to provide an excellent service to our brand-new client. If this sounds something of interest, why not apply now?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a NightSecurity Officer at one of our newest clients based in London. Our client provides specialist risk focussed workplace & property management services to a wide range of complex sophisticated clients throughout the UK. We are looking for you to bring your sophistication and talent to exceed in this position.
As a Security Officer at this site, you will be responsible for the security, safety and welfare of the clients' occupiers and visitors. You will protect the assets in the building by maintaining and supporting a vigilant and pro-active security presence to minimise security risks to people and the property.
Main Responsibilities:
- Carry out internal and external patrols on site
- Monitor the access control system
- Complete and update all logbooks including visitor registers, key registers, fire logbooks etc
- Respond to all emergencies promptly
What can we offer you?
- £11.05 per hour
- Full Time - 5 days a week - 60 hours per week, nights
- Annual leave of 5.6 weeks per year
- Access to an industry leading Employee Benefits Platform offering lifestyle savings and discounts on most high street retailers, a Reward and Recognition programme
- The opportunity to develop your security career with access to training and development programmes
- As an employer of choice, we focus on wellbeing, training, and career progression
- Employee Referral Scheme
Essential Skills
- SIA Licence
- First Aid Qualification
About Wilson James
Wilson James is a leading security, construction logistics and aviation services provider with more than 5,000 employees. With in-depth sector and service expertise, we deliver solutions to clients operating across the Aviation, Construction, Corporate, Energy, Manufacturing, Maritime and Technology industries.
Wilson James provides services to some of the world's most iconic brands. We collaborate. We raise standards. We win awards.
We employ more than 5,000 brilliant people across security, construction logistics and aviation services.
We celebrate diversity. With more than 75 nationalities represented in the Wilson James family, we are a truly inclusive company.
Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis.
For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please see our website.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Security & Protective
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Night Only Security Officer roles across Wilson James's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Security & Protective.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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