Security Concierge

Unitrust

Security Concierge

£24960

Unitrust, Battersea, Greater London

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 96281d9e1fd44f7fa918721be2e8565b

Full Job Description

You will support the delivery of a truly exceptional customer journey for both staff and visitors. To achieve this, you will be/become well versed in the processes and practices of a Security professional. Excellence in customer service will be at the heart of the role. You will be part of a well drilled security operation.,

  • Deliver outstanding customer service to staff and visitors.

  • Ensure that the environment and service is truly excellent and beyond expectation.

  • Promote the client, tenants other service providers positively to all you come in to contact with, throughout the customer journey.

  • Be flexible and adaptable to all tasks or challenges.

  • Be highly presentable, accountable; take responsibility and ownership for any tasks identified or allocated.

  • Ensure all contact, be it internal or external; by telephone, face to face or any other medium; is clear, courteous, polite, professional and respectful.

  • Ensure complete client/tenant/other service provider confidentiality; protecting people and information is paramount.

  • All Assignment Instructions / Operations Manual or Standard Operating Procedures are to be reviewed, understood and followed.

  • Embrace and deliver the bespoke training requirements, specific to contractual obligation or regulation.

  • To act with integrity and in the best interests of the company in a safe, compliant and ethical manner, Welcome and assist staff, clients, tenants and visitors to the premises in a warm and courteous fashion maintaining excellence as a standard throughout the customer journey.

  • Ensuring that no unauthorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas.

  • Check identity and credentials of staff, contractors and visitors where required.

  • Work with all colleagues to ensure the integrity of security on the site

  • Early identification and mitigation of any threats to persons, premises or property, escalating where appropriate to do so

  • Rotation on different posts where required

  • Respond to alarms

  • Key Control

  • Record details of any suspected criminal activity on the premises (internal and external); commencing investigative procedures prior to onward reporting where necessary.

  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff, visitors, tenants, service providers and clients

  • Have good knowledge of the local area to be able to answer queries regarding local transport links or services in the area for example.

  • Some external patrolling within secure compound required

    Excellent oral, written communication skills, interpersonal skills and confidence

  • Exceptional customer service skills

  • Reliable, trustworthy and punctual

  • Resilient and calm under pressure with the ability to multi-task and prioritise to help solve problems and overcome challenges

  • Self-confidence and an interest in self-development.

  • Physically able to conduct all responsibilities associated with the roles documented

  • Ability to work to instruction and on your own initiative where required

  • Computer literate and confident with the use of Microsoft Office programmes

  • Demonstrate an awareness of security threats which remain relevant and up to date in the context of the current environment

  • Flexibility in regard to working practices, hours and responsibilities.

  • Valid SIA

  • Enhanced communication, listening and customer service skills or the ability to train, obtain, retain and develop further in this field.

  • Operation of any CCTV/access control communications in an appropriate manner


  • Desirable Skills:
  • Exposure to relevant Protective Security or Counter Terrorism Advice

  • Previous experience of the security industry and / or within the hospitality sector or corporate environment with a view to obtaining an SIA licence if not already held.

  • Previous experience in technologies to detect security threats in any given environment.

  • Applicants from local or general SW London area welcomed.

    A competitive wage

  • Retail deals and discounts

  • 24/7 GP telephone consultation

  • Pension scheme

  • Excellent benefits which include Life assurance equivalent 1 x annual salary, Personal Accident Cover

  • Length of service awards

  • Employee Recognition Awards

  • Tech scheme and Cycle to work scheme

  • Company Sick Pay

  • Company advances and loans

  • Career progression: training and development opportunities

  • Diverse and inclusive working environment