Contract: Banking
Location: Edinburgh, EH2 2AD
Hours of work: 50
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, rotating weekly between 06:00 - 16:00 / 09:00 - 18:00 / 10:00 - 19:00
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £13.45
Are you passionate about safety and delivering a great customer experience? We are looking to recruit a professional Site Security Officer to play a vital role within the Edinburgh portfolio, based at St Andrew Square, Edinburgh.
As this is a high-profile site, you will work closely with ISS teams, local management, and the client to deliver a professional and effective security service. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt within a professional environment.
This role operates Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern of 06:00–16:00, 09:00–18:00, or 10:00–19:00. A degree of flexibility is required to meet operational needs.
The Role
- Reporting incidents and occurrences to Security Management
- Carrying out patrols when required and in line with Assignment Instructions (AIs)
- Responding to client requirements and working collaboratively with clients and service partners
- Following all reasonable management instructions and supporting operational requirements
- Managing access control processes in line with site procedures
- Monitoring CCTV systems within a control room environment
- Maintaining a visible and professional security presence across the site
- Supporting the delivery of a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, and clients
About You
- Valid SIA Licence
- Ability to successfully undergo BS7858 screening
- Competent in report writing and incident management procedures
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications
- Proactive, adaptable, and forward-thinking approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A team player with good customer service skills
- New recruits will be encouraged to enrol onto the relevant apprenticeship as part of their training and development
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.
To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Work Location: In person
